Basic, basic hookup questions

gcasey
gcasey Posts: 4
edited February 2009 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
I have my stereo hooked up on one side of the room ( currently listening to music only). I am purchasing a new entertainment center so I can hook up the stereo to the Tv/cable box/dvd. Can anyone tell me what hookup cables I need to hook up the stereo to tv/cable box/dvd player and what connects with what. I have different colored cables all over the house, but not sure what I need. Any help would be appreciated
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2009
    WHat inputs does your stereo have, what name and model is it?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • gcasey
    gcasey Posts: 4
    edited February 2009
    It is an Onkyo 8555. Has many hookups. Also have a sub already hooked up.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2009
    Page 18 in your manual describes hooking up componets. You could use it as Video and Audio switcher using yellow, red and white cables.

    If you do not have the manual, you can download it from Onkyo's web site.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • gcasey
    gcasey Posts: 4
    edited February 2009
    I believe I have yellow,white and red cables. Any need to upgrade these cables, or will any set do? Thanks for your help
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  • obieone
    obieone Posts: 5,077
    edited February 2009
    Based on the manual, no, you don't need to upgrade the cables, since it doesn't do any video up coversion. The standard composite cables will work, unless you want/ can run component, or S-video from the DVD player to the TV, and just run the audio to the receiver.
    What style tv do you have?
    I refuse to argue with idiots, because people can't tell the DIFFERENCE!
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