jadkins555 Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 My receiver has 2 coaxial audio inputs and 1 optical audio input. Currently they are all being used. I need to hook up the PS2 (or the upcoming Revolution) through the optical input, but as I said before, there is only one. Is there a way to combine cables into that one input on the receiver through a third party device? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jadkins555 Posted May 19, 2005 Author Share Posted May 19, 2005 My only problem with that is that you have to manually switch the connection. Is there any way to make it automatically detect which input to use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted May 19, 2005 Veteran Share Posted May 19, 2005 I haven't seen any that allow that. I don't see how it would be that big of an issue to manually switch it. Just place it near your consoles so when you power them on, you can reach over and flip the switch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galley Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 There are automatic switchers on the market but they are several hundred dollars. You'd be better off getting a new receiver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted May 20, 2005 Veteran Share Posted May 20, 2005 There are automatic switchers on the market but they are several hundred dollars. You'd be better off getting a new receiver. 585943723[/snapback] I guess I should have mentioned I have't seen any cheap ones. If you want one that is automatic and don't care about money, you can find them for about $400 US or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM3000 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 On the topic of coaxial and optical cables, which cable will give you a better audio experience? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted May 22, 2005 Veteran Share Posted May 22, 2005 On the topic of coaxial and optical cables, which cable will give you a better audio experience? 585953994[/snapback] Technically, optical should give you slightly better sound, but you would need really high end speakers and really good ears to hear the difference. One advantage optical has, though, is that it is not suceptible to interference from nearby wires or anything since it is light and not signals traveling through copper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROM3000 Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 Thanks for the quick reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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