my marantz only has one set of "multi channel inputs...

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• cgravil Posts: 101

  July 2002 edited July 2002

  just my idea on it, but why use 5.1 on the DVD? just use the
  Dig-Coax, or the Fiber Optic?

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• jcaut Posts: 1,863

  July 2002 edited July 2002

  You won't get the multi-channel DVD-Audio sound through the digital connection. The regular multi-channel from a video DVD, yes, but not DVD-Audio. You must use the 5.1 analog connections.
  
  I would be inclined to think that a high-quality "Y" cable would work, but it wouldn't be ideal. Depending on the output impedence of the players and how they behave when they're off----you might get some sort of interference--- or it might not work at all. It would be worth a shot. Some sort of switching device would be the best way to go, but again, I'm not sure where you would find one. Perhaps someone on here will know.
  
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• Systems Posts: 14,998

  July 2002 edited July 2002

  i read somewhere that there are 5.1 switchers out there already, altho they may be rare enuff at this point in time that they may cost a bit more than they will a yr from now (or maybe 6 months from now, the way time moves in the a/v world!). i remember when i could locally only find one brand of a/v switcher that had s-video, and now you can get multiple brands at the big chains. i'd just do a google search & see what pops up. someone can make money off it, so it's gotta be out there!

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• cgravil Posts: 101

  July 2002 edited July 2002

  opps my bad I didn't realise the DVD was also a DVD-Audio device<i didn't read properly but hey I was drunk damn it!!!>
  
  I'm holding out on this whole DVD-Audio SA-CD thing for a bit untill I figure out what is gonna be worth it...<I'm still bitter about the DAT and MD thing>
  
  I do have a few DVD audio discs, and I enjoy all of them in 5.1 separation through my nice little fibre-optic cable, but that is because the producers of the disc were kind enough to add a 5.1 track to the DVD.
  
  Not all dvd-audios are like this, but most are.
  Is it the super high res that dvd-audio is... no but I can wait.

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• gidrah Posts: 3,031

  August 2002 edited August 2002

  haroo: I'd think that 5 Y-splits would be your best option. You have a nice system. Don't skimp! There's plenty links around here to Signal cables. I bet Frank could make you some quality suff at a reasonable price. I like this more way more than a switcher. I'd just make sure both aren't powered-up at the same time.
  
  cgravil: I'm still sober and I too didn't realize that it was a DVDA. You were right on the money. Whenever I consider a CD purchase I consider DVDA (DVD playback), but no luck. Glad to hear you're jammin' the ghe...5.1 audio:D

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• cgravil Posts: 101

  August 2002 edited August 2002

  are you callin ME gheto???? if so thank you!

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