AV amp with HDMI

fixerman · 27-02-2007, 19:59

Is it possible to get an AV amp with several HDMI inputs to allow you to use it as an HDMI switch. If I'm talking through my fundamental orifice please feel free to say so!

son_t · 27-02-2007, 20:52

Yamaha do. 3 in 1 out. RX-V2700. What a pretty rear-end

set you back a grand.

soulboy77 · 28-02-2007, 10:07

Denon also have some models with HDMI inputs

webbie · 28-02-2007, 12:53

I think I'd wait until blue-ray and HD-DVD disk players are more common. There will be new additional sound formats for these players which most current amps can't cope with.

fixerman · 28-02-2007, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by webbie

I think I'd wait until blue-ray and HD-DVD disk players are more common. There will be new additional sound formats for these players which most current amps can't cope with.

Thanks for the advice. In the meantime I have ordered one of these to give me more HDMI connectivity.

http://www.mediaatlantic.com/product.php/106832/1/

niall campbell · 01-03-2007, 09:41

try this installer test, some good advice on it
http://hdmi.com/learningcenter/installer_training.asp

niall campbell · 01-03-2007, 09:46

your switcher has no power as far as i can see

fixerman · 01-03-2007, 13:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

your switcher has no power as far as i can see

I ordered it yesterday morning and it arrived about an hour ago. It does have a power supply. The usual TR type plug and a 6v plug on the back of the unit. Fitted it in five minutes and it works fine. Comes with a high quality gold plated Belkin HDMI cable 1.8m long. So I will be able to use HDMI for up to three devices.

http://www.mediaatlantic.com/product.php/106832/1/

niall campbell · 01-03-2007, 13:32

excellent , any difference with new cable?

fixerman · 01-03-2007, 15:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

excellent , any difference with new cable?

Not that I can tell. I have swopped the Belkin cable with the cheap HDMI cable that came with my SKY HD box and if there is any difference I cannot see it.

niall campbell · 01-03-2007, 15:24

is the switcher automatic?

fixerman · 01-03-2007, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

is the switcher automatic?

No! Input selection is done by a switch on the front of the unit or by the simple remote control. If the power is switched off no signal is passed through.

I did the test on the HDMI training. Very informative!

Many thanks

27-02-2007, 19:59	#1
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	AV amp with HDMI Is it possible to get an AV amp with several HDMI inputs to allow you to use it as an HDMI switch. If I'm talking through my fundamental orifice please feel free to say so!

27-02-2007, 20:52	#2
son_t Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fife Posts: 4,038	Yamaha do. 3 in 1 out. RX-V2700. What a pretty rear-end set you back a grand. Last edited by son_t : 27-02-2007 at 20:55.

28-02-2007, 10:07	#3
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Denon also have some models with HDMI inputs

28-02-2007, 12:53	#4
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	I think I'd wait until blue-ray and HD-DVD disk players are more common. There will be new additional sound formats for these players which most current amps can't cope with.

28-02-2007, 19:00	#5
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Quote: Originally Posted by webbie I think I'd wait until blue-ray and HD-DVD disk players are more common. There will be new additional sound formats for these players which most current amps can't cope with. Thanks for the advice. In the meantime I have ordered one of these to give me more HDMI connectivity. http://www.mediaatlantic.com/product.php/106832/1/

01-03-2007, 09:41	#6
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	try this installer test, some good advice on it http://hdmi.com/learningcenter/installer_training.asp

01-03-2007, 09:46	#7
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	your switcher has no power as far as i can see

01-03-2007, 13:20	#8
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell your switcher has no power as far as i can see I ordered it yesterday morning and it arrived about an hour ago. It does have a power supply. The usual TR type plug and a 6v plug on the back of the unit. Fitted it in five minutes and it works fine. Comes with a high quality gold plated Belkin HDMI cable 1.8m long. So I will be able to use HDMI for up to three devices. http://www.mediaatlantic.com/product.php/106832/1/

01-03-2007, 13:32	#9
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	excellent , any difference with new cable?

01-03-2007, 15:07	#10
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell excellent , any difference with new cable? Not that I can tell. I have swopped the Belkin cable with the cheap HDMI cable that came with my SKY HD box and if there is any difference I cannot see it.

01-03-2007, 15:24	#11
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	is the switcher automatic?

01-03-2007, 15:54	#12
fixerman Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hounslow Posts: 1,317	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell is the switcher automatic? No! Input selection is done by a switch on the front of the unit or by the simple remote control. If the power is switched off no signal is passed through. I did the test on the HDMI training. Very informative! Many thanks

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