Optical switch box?

[phaworth]

I was given some Sony wireless headphones for Christmas. They have the capability of reproducing various surround sound modes but only through the optical input on the transmitter.

I route all my components trhough a Denon AVR3300 which does not have any optical outputs.

The only optical inputs to my Denon are my DVD player and my DirecTV/Tivo box.

Are there any switch boxes out there that will allow me to plug in the optical outs from my DVD player and my DirecTV/Tivo and then switch them to one of two optical outputs, one of which goes to my Denon and the other that goes to the wireless headphone trasmitter? Ideally with a remote control of course!

I know more modern AVR s have optical out connections, but I'm trying to avoid spending abunch of money on a new receiever if I can get a switch box for less.

Thanks,
Pete

 

[MDS]

Yes, there are many brands of optical switches available. Start your search at good old Radio Shack.

 

[JohnA]

You could...

buy a digital coax to optical converter and use the coax out from the Denon...no switching!!!

Like this:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=180-960

Hope that helps

 

[phaworth]

No Coax out either

Unfortunately, the Denon doesn't have a coax out either so I guess I'll have to search round for a switch but thanks for the suggestion.
Pete