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![]() "Clive Backham" wrote in message ... On 14 Aug 2003 14:57:17 -0700, (Philip Franklin) wrote: Hey guys, I have a quandary. I'm converting to an all-digital system. Really a mostly digital system, but anyway. I will soon need four digital audio ports on my processor but it only has three. I'd like to find something that can be an outboard switcher. They make these for line sources and for speakers. Also for audio-video sources. Does anybody know if there's one for coaxial digital sources? Are these SPDIF signals running over cables with phono plugs? If they are, and the runs are not too long, then any passive switching box intended for line level analogue signals will probably be fine. SPDIF is pretty robust. I don't think so. SPDIF is actually pretty delicate. A better choice would be a TV antenna switch box. These come with F connectors, but Radio Shack has adaptors to phono. |
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Kalman Rubinson wrote in message . ..
A 75ohm video switcher will work just fine. Start at RS where they have manual and remote-controlled switches. Kal On 14 Aug 2003 14:57:17 -0700, (Philip Franklin) wrote: Hey guys, I have a quandary. I'm converting to an all-digital system. Really a mostly digital system, but anyway. I will soon need four digital audio ports on my processor but it only has three. I'd like to find something that can be an outboard switcher. They make these for line sources and for speakers. Also for audio-video sources. Does anybody know if there's one for coaxial digital sources? If there isn't one available, I see two choices. The first one is to get a cheap receiver and use it to switch two or three of the cables. The 2 drawbacks to that idea it adds a whole nother box to my system, and the sound quality may be affected badly. The second one is to go shopping for an upgrade to my processor. I haven't done any research yet so I don't know what's available. I can get away with spending only a couple hundred max. If I sell my current one, it's worth about $250. Suggestions welcome. Phil Hi Kal. Took me a while to figure out what happened on this post. I saw you had made a reply but I couldn't see it at first. I'm using your advice about a video switcher. I've learned a little more and that's a pretty clever idea. At least if the signal goes through all those switches without losing too much integrity. Anyway.... I'm not too fond of radio Shack. So I probably won't go there. I did see a number of nice ones on ebay though. Any advice on buying a used one thru ebay? My sister in law is a veteran and she gave me some guidlines. Phil |
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"Robert Morein" wrote in message ...
"Clive Backham" wrote in message ... On 14 Aug 2003 14:57:17 -0700, (Philip Franklin) wrote: Hey guys, I have a quandary. I'm converting to an all-digital system. Really a mostly digital system, but anyway. I will soon need four digital audio ports on my processor but it only has three. I'd like to find something that can be an outboard switcher. They make these for line sources and for speakers. Also for audio-video sources. Does anybody know if there's one for coaxial digital sources? Are these SPDIF signals running over cables with phono plugs? If they are, and the runs are not too long, then any passive switching box intended for line level analogue signals will probably be fine. SPDIF is pretty robust. I don't think so. SPDIF is actually pretty delicate. A better choice would be a TV antenna switch box. These come with F connectors, but Radio Shack has adaptors to phono. That sounds like a neat idea. I already have a little a-b switch I got from the cable co. But I can't find those adapters you're thinking of, at least not on the mail-order side of Radio Shack. Maybe it's idscontinued? Phil |
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"Robert Morein" wrote in message
"Clive Backham" wrote in message ... On 14 Aug 2003 14:57:17 -0700, (Philip Franklin) wrote: Hey guys, I have a quandary. I'm converting to an all-digital system. Really a mostly digital system, but anyway. I will soon need four digital audio ports on my processor but it only has three. I'd like to find something that can be an outboard switcher. They make these for line sources and for speakers. Also for audio-video sources. Does anybody know if there's one for coaxial digital sources? Are these SPDIF signals running over cables with phono plugs? If they are, and the runs are not too long, then any passive switching box intended for line level analogue signals will probably be fine. SPDIF is pretty robust. I don't think so. I think so. SPDIF is actually pretty delicate. SPDIF is pretty robust for the kind of short lines found in home audio systems. A better choice would be a TV antenna switch box. These come with F connectors, but Radio Shack has adaptors to phono. The best choice is a video switching box, which typically comes with RCA connectors. NTSC video and SPDIF are similar signals in terms of bandwidth, and that's what will matter the most here. |
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On Sat, 16 Aug 2003 09:39:14 -0400, "Arny Krueger"
wrote: "Robert Morein" wrote in message "Clive Backham" wrote in message ... Are these SPDIF signals running over cables with phono plugs? If they are, and the runs are not too long, then any passive switching box intended for line level analogue signals will probably be fine. SPDIF is pretty robust. I don't think so. I think so. SPDIF is actually pretty delicate. SPDIF is pretty robust for the kind of short lines found in home audio systems. Thanks for the backup, Arny. I've run SPDIF over 40ft of random COAX cable (impedance unknown), then via a no-name passive switchbox (unscreened) and on to a Zefiro SPDIF card without any problems at all. A better choice would be a TV antenna switch box. These come with F connectors, but Radio Shack has adaptors to phono. The best choice is a video switching box, which typically comes with RCA connectors. NTSC video and SPDIF are similar signals in terms of bandwidth, and that's what will matter the most here. Agreed, a video switchbox is the best solution for the home. I guess I was trying to point out that people are unduly concerned about protecting SPDIF signals when they are quite able to look after themselves. |
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"Arny Krueger" wrote in message ...
[BIG SNIP] Mr. Krueger, I thought I had made my feelings plain about you and your ****ty "audio opinions". Obviously I was right about you, because all you've done in this topic is repeat the advice given by a knowledgeable person. WIll you please shut your filthy gob and go **** off? Thanks very much for your cooperation, Mr. Chronic Liar. Phil |
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Kalman Rubinson wrote in message . ..
On 16 Aug 2003 04:40:34 -0700, (Philip Franklin) wrote: Hi Kal. Took me a while to figure out what happened on this post. I saw you had made a reply but I couldn't see it at first. I'm using your advice about a video switcher. I've learned a little more and that's a pretty clever idea. At least if the signal goes through all those switches without losing too much integrity. Anyway.... I'm not too fond of radio Shack. So I probably won't go there. I did see a number of nice ones on ebay though. Any advice on buying a used one thru ebay? My sister in law is a veteran and she gave me some guidlines. I cannot imagine someone trusting unnamed eBay sources more than RS. RS stuff may be relatively cheap but it usually works as advertised and is returnable if it does not. I have no other suggestions. Kal It's not the brand that bothers me. I'd certainly buy a used one from RS. Phil P.S. That asshole Krueger is trying to show you up on this topic. |
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"Philip Franklin" wrote in message
om SPDIF is actually pretty delicate. SPDIF is pretty robust for the kind of short lines found in home audio systems. A better choice would be a TV antenna switch box. These come with F connectors, but Radio Shack has adaptors to phono. The best choice is a video switching box, which typically comes with RCA connectors. NTSC video and SPDIF are similar signals in terms of bandwidth, and that's what will matter the most here. Mr. Krueger, I thought I had made my feelings plain about you and your ****ty "audio opinions". Tender ego, I see. Obviously I was right about you, because all you've done in this topic is repeat the advice given by a knowledgeable person. Can't read very well, can you Franklin? I contradicted you on two important points. (1) Franklin said that SP/DIF was delicate and Krueger responded that it is pretty robust over short distances of the kind found in home audio systems. (2) Franklin recommended a TV antenna switch box which he noted came with the wrong kind of connectors. Krueger responded that video switching boxes came with the right kind of connectors, and added that video and SP/DIF are similar enough that what works well for one will probably work well with the other. Will you please shut your filthy gob and go **** off? Franklin I would have said nothing, had you not screwed up these two critical points. Thanks very much Any time, and BTW have a very nice day! for your cooperation, Mr. Chronic Liar. Phil |
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"Arny Krueger" wrote in message ...
"Philip Franklin" wrote in message om SPDIF is actually pretty delicate. SPDIF is pretty robust for the kind of short lines found in home audio systems. A better choice would be a TV antenna switch box. These come with F connectors, but Radio Shack has adaptors to phono. The best choice is a video switching box, which typically comes with RCA connectors. NTSC video and SPDIF are similar signals in terms of bandwidth, and that's what will matter the most here. Mr. Krueger, I thought I had made my feelings plain about you and your ****ty "audio opinions". Tender ego, I see. What the **** are you babbling about? Everybody else says you're a piece of crap, and this kind of foolishness is just what they mean. Obviously I was right about you, because all you've done in this topic is repeat the advice given by a knowledgeable person. Can't read very well, can you Franklin? I contradicted you on two important points. (1) Franklin said that SP/DIF was delicate and Krueger responded that it is pretty robust over short distances of the kind found in home audio systems. You ****ing moron, I didn't say any such thing. Can you even read what is right in front of your disgusting face, you twisted lying pervert? (2) Franklin recommended a TV antenna switch box which he noted came with the wrong kind of connectors. Again, you monstrous retard, I said no such thing. Krueger responded that video switching boxes came with the right kind of connectors, and added that video and SP/DIF are similar enough that what works well for one will probably work well with the other. Will you please shut your filthy gob and go **** off? Franklin I would have said nothing, had you not screwed up these two critical points. You are ****ed in the head, Krueger. First you got everything ass-backward. Then I called you on your sleazy copycat act. Then you lied about what I said. Then you repeated the same lie. A normal human being would be ashamed to exhibit retarded behavior like this, but you enjoy every moment of it. Thanks very much Any time, and BTW have a very nice day! for your cooperation, Mr. Chronic Liar. Who did you say is "stalking" you this month, pedophile? I want to sweeten the pot. I'm throwing in a grand for anybody who can persuade Kreuger to blow his head off. |
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