Splitting Component Signal

[Duffinator]

Is there any reason why I can't split a component signal? I want to split the signal coming out of the back of my HD TiVo box, one to my Denon 3805 and the other directly to my Toshiba 56H80. I want to use this splitter:

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=263-588&DID=7

Will this work? Will the PQ be degraded enough to notice?

Thanks

 

[Duffinator]

Bump

Nobody knows? BMXTRIX? My gut feeling is I'll need a distribution box like this:

http://www.smarthome.com/777064.html

But my solution below would be a lot simplier and cheaper. My concern with using the splitter below is that the receiver and TV will be connected and there could be a ground issue.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[JohnA]

Worng product...

You don't want to us a "Y" splitter....you will have signal loss...what you want is an amplified distribution amp...it is more $$$ but it is better for what you want.

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?&PartNumber=180-008&DID=7

 

[Sleestack]

I use a distributor to run my HDTV signal to 2 TVs.. It cost me about $150, but I can't detect any signal loss.

 

[Duffinator]

Thanks, the one from parts express will probably work.

Sleestack, are you using the same one? If not which one.

Thanks.

 

[BMXTRIX]

While I have never actually tried it, I would expect that you would see a signal loss by using a generic Y-adapter. It may not be visible with a single Y though. I have split composite 3-ways before signal loss became an issue. But, that was to low quality displays instead of decent TVs. Now, with my component that I do split to my plasma and my projector I use an Extron RGBHV distribution amplifier. This is similar to what you linked to at SmartHome.

I have an offer if you need to send your video to a couple of TVs only. I have an extra Extron piece I could let go for 50 bucks if you want it. It is very similar to this piece: http://www.extron.com/product/product.asp?id=in3252hr&subtype=32 and the one that I am currently using works perfectly. Extron stuff is top notch and is a professional standard seeing little use in the home, but nearly impossible to beat in overall quality.

 

[Sleestack]

Thanks, the one from parts express will probably work.

Sleestack, are you using the same one? If not which one.

Thanks.

Yes, that is the one I am using. I tested it against my $500 Zektor switches running in reverse and a staraight connection and couldn't see any loss in picture quality.