A/V Receiver vs Amp/Pre Amp

[Wireworm5]

I'm not aware of any adapters yet other than av/receivers that allow you to connect more than one HDMI device. I will have to get a new av/receiver myself as I already have two HDMI units and may buy a blu-ray, and I can only connect one.
As for using a stereo receiver for surround sound. You maybe able to simulate surround sound by using a computer soundcard. But since most movies have stereo tracks it's not a big deal except for newer movies with lots of graphic sounds. I listen to lots of older movies in MC stereo.

[pixelthis]

I'm not aware of any adapters yet other than av/receivers that allow you to connect more than one HDMI device. I will have to get a new av/receiver myself as I already have two HDMI units and may buy a blu-ray, and I can only connect one.
As for using a stereo receiver for surround sound. You maybe able to simulate surround sound by using a computer soundcard. But since most movies have stereo tracks it's not a big deal except for newer movies with lots of graphic sounds. I listen to lots of older movies in MC stereo.

I have a two into one switcher that I got from monoprice for 25 bucks or so, works like a charm.
CIRCUIT City had a hdmi switcher with remote and several inputs for about 200 bucks, but it was quality

[musicman1999]

Don't you think running hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of gear through a $25.00 switcher would have an adverse effect on the sound.

bill

[PeruvianSkies]

Don't you think running hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of gear through a $25.00 switcher would have an adverse effect on the sound.

bill

Well, the key word there is "THINK" and so I rest my case. Also, you have to remember we are talking about imaginary equipment.

[pixelthis]

Don't you think running hundreds or thousands of dollars worth of gear through a $25.00 switcher would have an adverse effect on the sound.

bill

It might except that what I am running through it is a samsung universal dvd
and a motorolla cable box, the audio is going out through coax and 5.1 out
(for dvd audio and SACD)
Since peruvian schizo and I have the same dvd player I am of course changing it out, must be something wrong with it.
And peruvian, just because your girlfriends are imaginary doesnt mean my equipment is.
If I was bragging about "imaginary" gear I would have picked a lot cooler stuff.
My newest componet is two years old
BTW I A-B-ed the switcher forever, noticed no picture loss.
This companies switchgear is highly regarded

[musicman1999]

What i said should go for video as well.

bill