Seeking 4-input receiver w/ multiple headphone outputs?

[Matt]

Hello,

I am looking for an inexpensive, 4-input receiver w/ multiple
headphone outputs. Know where I can find any?

(Alternatively, any other way to solve my problem below? I suppose I
can have a mini-audio switch on top of the 3-input receiver described
below.)

Here's why:

In my office at work I have 4 audio sources: XM radio, iPod, my
computer, and a video source (VCR/DVD combo--helps me get through the
working weekends). I also have "computer-based" speakers--the ones
that have a mini-jack/headphone input, instead of normal speaker wire.

I wish to listen to the receiver through headphones as well as the
computer speakers (to squelch the noise for my coworkers when
appropriate). I therefore desire a separate headphone jack from my
computer speakers.

This cheap radio shack receiver comes close to having what I need, but
it only has 3 inputs.
<http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=31-5000#>

Any other ideas?

Thanks for any help,
-Matt
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[unitron]

Matt > wrote in message >...
> Hello,
>
> I am looking for an inexpensive, 4-input receiver w/ multiple
> headphone outputs. Know where I can find any?
>
> (Alternatively, any other way to solve my problem below? I suppose I
> can have a mini-audio switch on top of the 3-input receiver described
> below.)
>
> Here's why:
>
> In my office at work I have 4 audio sources: XM radio, iPod, my
> computer, and a video source (VCR/DVD combo--helps me get through the
> working weekends). I also have "computer-based" speakers--the ones
> that have a mini-jack/headphone input, instead of normal speaker wire.
>
> I wish to listen to the receiver through headphones as well as the
> computer speakers (to squelch the noise for my coworkers when
> appropriate). I therefore desire a separate headphone jack from my
> computer speakers.
>
> This cheap radio shack receiver comes close to having what I need, but
> it only has 3 inputs.
> <http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&product%5Fid=31-5000#>
>
> Any other ideas?
>
> Thanks for any help,
> -Matt


You already have a pre-amp on your sound card and an amp in your
powered speakers (or a pre-amp and power amp in your sound card if
you're running unpowered speakers). Input the XM, the iPod, and the
DVD/VCR into your sound card's line input, listen via your computer
speakers, and plug the headphones into the jack on the speakers to
mute them and allow headphone listening. You can select which of the
3 external sources goes into your line input with an inexpensive
passive 3 in, 1 out stereo audio switch from Radio Shack or off of
eBay or spend a little more and get one of those gamer AV switches and
ignore the video part. If you need an FM radio source, get one of
those PCI card things and put it in your computer. Still probably
cheaper than a receiver.
If I've misunderstood your situation, post again.