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Old 12-01-2008, 6:50 AM   #1
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Question 6 channel breakout box

Hi all,

I am either consider building or buying the following.

I want to take the 6 channel output from my Sky HD box and also the 6 channel out put from my DVD player and input them both into a switchable 6 channel input on my Amplifier.

I thought Lektopacks might have something but I cannot see anything.

Building one I think would be fairly simple, but would have to be switched I guess to prevent signal feedback to each device especially the Sky box when either one is on or off.

Any ideas would be much appreciated.
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Old 12-01-2008, 7:55 AM   #2
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Re: 6 channel breakout box

I didn't realize Sky HD had 6 channel outputs


Have a look at this thread Need processor with 5.1 bypass x2 sets of inputs

Especially post number 3
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Old 12-01-2008, 8:25 AM   #3
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Re: 6 channel breakout box

Why don't you just use the optical outs?
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Old 13-01-2008, 3:43 AM   #4
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Re: 6 channel breakout box

Yes you are quite correct!.....

So problem solved, I will connect the Sky HD via Optical. As for the DVD which is best optical or the 6.1 outputs?



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I didn't realize Sky HD had 6 channel outputs


Have a look at this thread Need processor with 5.1 bypass x2 sets of inputs

Especially post number 3
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