A video and audio splitter

[pixie4]

My old receiver does not have enough audio inputs, in fact video is also a problem of having to unplug and re-plug cables in when using a device.

I know I need some sort of multiple in and two out - but what are my options?

Are there devices that have remotes to control?
How many ins and outs can I expect?
Does the signal drop across these switches?

Please don't tell me I have to change the amp, I don't have the money at the moment.

Thanks in advance.

 

[TLS Guy]

My old receiver does not have enough audio inputs, in fact video is also a problem of having to unplug and re-plug cables in when using a device.

I know I need some sort of multiple in and two out - but what are my options?

Are there devices that have remotes to control?
How many ins and outs can I expect?
Does the signal drop across these switches?

Please don't tell me I have to change the amp, I don't have the money at the moment.

Thanks in advance.

What types inputs are you talking about? Composite, component or HDMI for video?

For audio are we talking analog, SPDIF optical or RCA digital.

I'm going to tell you to change your receiver most likely. I think you are going to have more money in remote switches than a new receiver. However I have no idea of what you are trying to do. Your post is quite honestly useless to advise you.

 

[yepimonfire]

What types inputs are you talking about? Composite, component or HDMI for video?

For audio are we talking analog, SPDIF optical or RCA digital.

I'm going to tell you to change your receiver most likely. I think you are going to have more money in remote switches than a new receiver. However I have no idea of what you are trying to do. Your post is quite honestly useless to advise you.

agreed, this is about as useful as saying "how do i put a computer together i have a bunch of computer parts??? what do i do?????"

 

[mpompey]

A quick answer to your post is yes. You can find remote controlled A/V switches that will allow you to plug multiple A/V devices into the switch and then select which signal you will then send out to your receiver.

Sometimes people will go this route if they have more HDMI/component/etc sources than their receiver can handle.

Check Amazon.com or Partsexpress for model.

 

[pixie4]

Sorry all, my bad.

Composite connections.

Got a Technics amp, with VCR/CD/Phono/Tape Monitor inputs, and need to connect
DVD/XBOX/Video player/Satellite feed TV/Audio CD to the amp.

The problem is most of these need to connect to the VCR input and therefore my problem.

My fear is that TLS might be right, chuck the amp away and start again!

 

[mpompey]

They sell multiple composite/S-video switchers as well. I picked one up for a TV upstairs from RadioShack a couple of years back. Check Amazon they have them.

 

[pixie4]

Thanks mpompey - I'll do some searching on Amazon.

 

[bandphan]

Id just look to pick up a new avr

 

[mpompey]

Thanks mpompey - I'll do some searching on Amazon.

No prob. Hopefully this can save you some bucks for a while.

MP