one input for 2 systems

p911
p911 Posts: 8
edited July 2011 in Electronics
I have 2 separate 2 channel systems powered by a pair of Yamaha M85 power amps and C85 preamps. Is there a way to input 1 CD player into both of them without doing damage to the system? Will the volume / sound be affected?....Thanks
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  • math wizard
    math wizard Posts: 106
    edited July 2011
    Use a switcher like the one below. I'm using one and have not noticed any sound degradation.


    http://www.mcmelectronics.com/product/DISTRIBUTED-BY-MCM-INP-3-/50-6170
    Processor - Emotiva UMC-200
    Pre-Amp (2 Ch) - Emotiva USP-1
    DSP Minidsp nanoAVR DL
    DAC (2 Ch) - Emotiva XDA-2
    Amp (Fronts) - Emotiva XPA-2
    Amp (Center/Surrounds) - Emotiva XPA-3
    CD - Emotiva ERC-1
    Fronts - Polk Audio RTi 12
    Center - Polk Audio CSi5
    Rears - Polk Audio RTiA1
    Sub - Epik Knight
    Sub EQ - Velodyne SMS-1
    Monitor - Sony XBR65X850C
    Blu-Ray - OPPO BDP-203
    Network Media Player - Chromecast Ultra
    Power Conditioner - APC H15
    Power Conditioner - Emotiva CMX-2
    PVR - DirecTV C61k
    Remote - Harmony Touch w/Hub
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  • p911
    p911 Posts: 8
    edited July 2011
    will this switcher work backwards? one input to two outputs
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,286
    edited July 2011
    All you need is two RCA splitter cables.
    Male to two females.

    Parts express or even Radio shack or Lowes Home improvement has them I think.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • math wizard
    math wizard Posts: 106
    edited July 2011
    p911 wrote: »
    will this switcher work backwards? one input to two outputs


    That's the way this switch works.
    Processor - Emotiva UMC-200
    Pre-Amp (2 Ch) - Emotiva USP-1
    DSP Minidsp nanoAVR DL
    DAC (2 Ch) - Emotiva XDA-2
    Amp (Fronts) - Emotiva XPA-2
    Amp (Center/Surrounds) - Emotiva XPA-3
    CD - Emotiva ERC-1
    Fronts - Polk Audio RTi 12
    Center - Polk Audio CSi5
    Rears - Polk Audio RTiA1
    Sub - Epik Knight
    Sub EQ - Velodyne SMS-1
    Monitor - Sony XBR65X850C
    Blu-Ray - OPPO BDP-203
    Network Media Player - Chromecast Ultra
    Power Conditioner - APC H15
    Power Conditioner - Emotiva CMX-2
    PVR - DirecTV C61k
    Remote - Harmony Touch w/Hub
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