Are there any auto switchers for 1 set of 5.1 analog?

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  • rick c
    Senior Member
    • Aug 2004
    • 430

    #1

    Are there any auto switchers for 1 set of 5.1 analog?

    This may have been asked before if so i'm sorry.My rsx1056 only has 1 set of 5.1 inputs and i have the toshiba HDa1 as well as a denon dvda/sacd player which i still enjoy.I would like to connect both.I know there are switchers available but i'm looking for 1 that does the switching automatically so i dont have to keep getting up to do the switching whenever i need to use 1 of the players.thanks
  • Glen B
    Super Senior Member
    • Jul 2004
    • 1106

    #2
    Zektor remote switchers.
    UK Based manufacturer of HDBaseT video distribution systems, HDMI over HDBaseT extenders, CEC control solutions, including our exclusive USB-CEC Adapter


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    • Blindamood
      Senior Member
      • Sep 2003
      • 900

      #3
      I don't know that the Zektor switches are really 'automatic,' but they can be controlled by remote, so you can potentially program your remote to switch devices as needed.

      I have considered this option myself, as my processor (like most others) has only one set of 5.1 analog inputs. It involves a *lot* of wires vs. hdmi, but if you've got a nice processor/receiver and want all of the advantages of the new surround formats (e.g., Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD), it offers a viable shorter-term solution.
      Brad

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      • shadow 8
        Senior Member
        • Aug 2004
        • 153

        #4
        Originally posted by Glen B
        Unless I am reading this link wrong, it appears the only 5.1 switcher has been discontinued and it cost over $400 :E .

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        • Glen B
          Super Senior Member
          • Jul 2004
          • 1106

          #5
          Originally posted by shadow 8
          Unless I am reading this link wrong, it appears the only 5.1 switcher has been discontinued and it cost over $400 :E .
          One of the other models is supposed to be able to work as a 5.1 switcher.


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          • Blindamood
            Senior Member
            • Sep 2003
            • 900

            #6
            Several of them can. The cheapest is the HDS4.1, which lists for $259.

            Zektor HDS4.1
            Brad

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            • Hakka69
              Junior Member
              • Dec 2006
              • 24

              #7
              Get yourself a component switcher that also has L/R audio and composite video, connect your 5.1 analogs to the 6 RCAs, remembering what goes where as they wont be color coded.

              A lot cheaper than a 5.1 switcher.

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