Optical Audio question

[Modeps]

Alright here's my dilemna... right now, I currently have a PS2 and a DVD player. Both have Optical outs on them, and my reciever has a single optical in on it. Is there any way in hell, that I can put both of them into the reciever, without having to change the cable every time I want to use one? (would a splitter such as THIS work at combining the signal?)

 

[Koing]

that should work.

 

[sohcrates]

never seen a toslink splitter before, but i assume it *should* be ok, as stated above. it's really you're only option, unless you can use a coaxial digital out from the dvd player??? and keep the optical purely for the ps2?

 

[Modeps]

<< never seen a toslink splitter before, but i assume it *should* be ok, as stated above. it's really you're only option, unless you can use a coaxial digital out from the dvd player??? and keep the optical purely for the ps2? >>


I would have choosen that course of action, however the DVD player is a bit old and only has an optical out as well. Too bad I'll have to wait for it. Doubt any stores around me would carry the splitter.

 

[sohcrates]

radio shack apparently carries one online and in stores.

not sure if it works both ways, but looks like it would

edit: here's another place to check out

 

[Modeps]

hey, thanks for the link! I may just have to drop by the local radio shack and check it out.

 

[AaronP]

does your receiver have a coaxial digital input? If so, you could get an optical to coaxial converter, I got one becuase I had the same dilemma as you, and it works GREAT. Mine was around 30 bucks, and I forgot what brand it is or where I bought it. My problem was:

Compter Output : Coaxial
DVD Player Output: Optical
Sony CD Changer Output: Optical

and I have 2 coaxial and 1 optical input on my Sony STR-DB840 receiver. So I bought the converter and hooked it up to the dvd player, and it works perfect, I still get full DTS and Dolby Digital Sound.

 

[AaronP]

I FOUND IT! this is the exact same thing that I have RIGHT HERE BABY

 

[Modeps]

yeah, it does have the coax digital input, but then i'd have the same issue in a different form (i've got the digital-out of my cablebox goin in there). So may as well try this way... hopefully if it doesnt work, the Shack will take it back.

 

[Killbat]

Of course with the splitter you'll probably have to turn one device completely off when you're using the other.

 

[Modeps]

killbat, thats not a problem.