Universal Player(s) and switching between them

Dokter_doug · « **on:** 18 Jan 2004, 12:55 am »

Does anyone know of a switching device that would allow me to plug in both a multichannel DVD-Audio player and a multichannel SACD player (analog inputs) and then choose which set of signals I send to my pre-pro, which has only a single set of mutichannel analog inputs?

JoshK · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 Jan 2004, 01:55 am »

You need a MC input switch. I don't know who makes a good one. I remember I think I saw one on audiogon once. Wasn't cheap. I think I would make my own using a multi throw switch. If you aren't sure how you would do that then you might ask on avsforum.com for an off the shelf product.

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 Jan 2004, 02:10 am »

By reputation, I think this is a good unit: http://www.zektor.com/mas3/index.htm

Haven't actually tried it myself, though.

Marbles · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 Jan 2004, 03:21 am »

Sony has a discontinued pre that sells used for under $500 (that was the new price I beleive) that was supposed to be perfect for that solution and was rated as stereophile class A.

If you wanted to go cheap, go down to radio shack and get a couple of AV switches. These are the red/white/yellow A/B switches. Since each has 2 channels of 3 switches, you need two. Very slick, very cheap. Don't know how well they pass the audio though.

Rob Babcock · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 Jan 2004, 05:39 am »

I can't recall the model #, but that Sony pre is getting really hard to find, I think. I haven't seen one for sale in quite awhile. Onecall.com used to carry it...

michael w · « **Reply #5 on:** 20 Jan 2004, 03:00 am »

Sony TA-P9000ES is the model.

Two 5.1 analog inputs, 5.1 and 2 ch bypass, full remote control.

When first released they were the only game in town and everyone was after one, especially Sony TA-E9000ES preamp users. Now with other MC analog preamps available the Sonys aren't that hard to find.

There's one on Audiogon now

http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?preatran&1079662363

cheers,

flintstone · « **Reply #6 on:** 22 Jan 2004, 01:28 pm »

This could work for you: http://home.comcast.net/~shawnfogg/

Dave

Dokter_doug · « **Reply #7 on:** 22 Jan 2004, 03:10 pm »

Thanks folks. Lots of good suggestions. I particularly like the "Switchbox" option as it won't break the bank.

JoshK · « **Reply #8 on:** 22 Jan 2004, 03:32 pm »

another switcher, although more expensive provides 3 in 1 out.

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