Component Switch

[DaveP]

I know you can get Scart Switches and even fibre optic switches but I've never seen a box for switching component inputs! Is there such a thing?

My Denon 3805 will do it but, for reasons that are far too complicated to go into here, I'd rather not use that!

I'm looking for a two way but obviously the more the merrier!

Anyone see one for sale, or even have one they don't need any more?

Thanks

Dave

 

[BALLISTIX]

I use one of these click to switch between xbox, cube and ps2, it works a treat and is only £15.

Excellent fast service by Whitedog too.

Regards
Andy.

 

[CrispyXUK]

I know you can get Scart Switches and even fibre optic switches but I've never seen a box for switching component inputs! Is there such a thing?

My Denon 3805 will do it but, for reasons that are far too complicated to go into here, I'd rather not use that!

I'm looking for a two way but obviously the more the merrier!

Anyone see one for sale, or even have one they don't need any more?

Thanks

Dave

I'd really like to know why!

 

[DaveP]

I use one of these click to switch between xbox, cube and ps2, it works a treat and is only £15.

Excellent fast service by Whitedog too.

Regards
Andy.

Thanks mate, that's just the job and at an excellent price!

I can't use the Denon because most of my kit is RGB output and it plugs into the Tele. I've bought an RGB to Component converter and that way I can use both the tele and the pj!

If I put the component into the Denon I won't be able to select the correct source sound to go with the correct picture, as all the video will be coming into one input irrespective of whether it is Sky box or DVD recorder or whatever!

Thanks again

Dave

 

[movie_fan]

Well, don't know if this arrives on time, but you could see this:
http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/comp-vid-sw.html

 

[Tommymang]

I use one of these click to switch between xbox, cube and ps2, it works a treat and is only £15.

Excellent fast service by Whitedog too.

Regards
Andy.

Is this any good?

 

[Joe Fernand]

Hello DaveP

If you only require to switch two sources and an automatic switcher is acceptable then JS Technology will supply a very high quality YUV + Stereo audio switch for £55.00; see http://www.js-technology.com/produc...id=49&osCsid=2e25fd5c973cd9b0326719a9668f2433

If you want a really high quality RGB/YUV + Stereo + Digital audio switch with lots of Home Theatre friendly features then look at the Zektor HDS4.1 (£215.00) - see http://www.zektor.com/hds41/index.html

Best regards

Joe

 

[Tommymang]

Hello DaveP

If you only require to switch two sources and an automatic switcher is acceptable then JS Technology will supply a very high quality YUV + Stereo audio switch for £55.00; see http://www.js-technology.com/produc...id=49&osCsid=2e25fd5c973cd9b0326719a9668f2433


Best regards

Joe

Maybe a stupid question but why does this switch have a power supply?

 

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Tommymang

It has an Auto Sense feature - when you switch on your 'Second' source the switch automatically goes to that input,

The Zektor unit is also powered as it has all manner or 'features' inc IR control - the lower cost units are generally passive devices with Manual switching

Best regards

Joe

PS I'll ask 'symanski' (Dr John of JS Technology) to add if the power supply is used for more than the Auto source selection.

 

[Tommymang]

Hello Tommymang

It has an Auto Sense feature - when you switch on your 'Second' source the switch automatically goes to that input,

The Zektor unit is also powered as it has all manner or 'features' inc IR control - the lower cost units are generally passive devices with Manual switching

Best regards

Joe

PS I'll ask 'symanski' (Dr John of JS Technology) to add if the power supply is used for more than the Auto source selection.

Hi Joe,

Thanks for the quick reply. Do you know if this switch is any good: http://www.whitedog.co.uk/catalog/component-cable-switch/p-421.html


Thanks,

Tom

 

[Joe Fernand]

Hello Tommymang

I've read lots of positive comments on its abilities - mostly from folk who are looking to switch Standard Definition games Consoles to relatively small screens.

If a Manual 'selector' box with cables sticking out of all four sides does it for you then you cant really get anything less costly and its difficult to say anything negative against a £15.00 selector box.

If however you have spent a few bob on your Source devices, Cables, Display and Sound system and your looking for a 'loss less' switch for SD and HD then you'll have to look elsewhere.

A customer over in Ireland picked up one of these units recently and had it switching three YPbPr sources into his Pioneer 43" 1024x768 MXE Display and thought it was OK until he bypassed it with his DVD player and realised it was degrading his signal.

He's more that happy with how it performs with his old games consoles but not with his DVD player.

You'll have to define your requirements and system a bit more before anyone can say if this is worth considering for your application.

Best regards

Joe

 

[Tommymang]

Hi Joe,

Since I have a 42" Plasma I guess the cheap one isn't an option then ;-)

Thx again,

Tom

 

[dan653]

i'm considering getting this when i've the money

https://www.audioauthority.com/inde...hority.com/index.php?p=productMore&iProduct=3

have heard good things, does analogue, digital optical digital coax too

its a bit more than £15, and a bit harder to get hold of here as i understand

 

[Joe Fernand]

Hello dan653

You need to take a close look at the Zektor HDS4.1 - much nicer bit of kit with many excellent features; I'm biased of course

The HDS4.1 has just been launched and takes what was the HDS4 (which used to go head to head with the AA products) on to a new level.

See http://www.zektor.com/hds41/specs.htm

Best regards

Joe

 

[Tommymang]

I ordered this component switch box from TVCables. Hope this one is also good ... Has additional optical audio inputs.

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/component-video-switch.html

 

[Tommymang]

I ordered this component switch box from TVCables. Hope this one is also good ... Has additional optical audio inputs.

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/component-video-switch.html

Received this switchbox last week. Easy to use and good quality.

 

[[ANG]RK]

I ordered this component switch box from TVCables. Hope this one is also good ... Has additional optical audio inputs.

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/component-video-switch.html

was about to ask about the availablility of something similar to this! how good are they? easy to use? quality good?

 

[whitegsd]

I use http://www.inday.com/rgb4x/rgb4x.htm and it works an
absolute treat

 

[Humph]

I use http://www.inday.com/rgb4x/rgb4x.htm and it works an
absolute treat

Did you have to import it? If so, was it difficult to get?

Humph

 

[whitegsd]

Yep, I did have to import it. You can buy it direct from the website or you may be able to get one off of eBay.

cheers

 

[Tommymang]

was about to ask about the availablility of something similar to this! how good are they? easy to use? quality good?

Quality is very good and easy to use

 

[midiman]

I ordered this component switch box from TVCables. Hope this one is also good ... Has additional optical audio inputs.

http://www.tvcables.co.uk/cgi-bin/tvcables/component-video-switch.html

Was looking at one of these on ebay and they do look good. I am idealy looking for something like this in this price range but with a coax output on the audio. Anybody know of anything?

 

[DrussTheLegend]

Hi Tommy,

I have been eying that component switch from TVcables.co.uk for a few days now for use with My Denon DVD, X360 and anything else that comes along using component.

You say its good but have you noticed any loss in quality when running anything through it. Have you run a HD source through it?

And finally (sorry) how did you find service with TVCables...there telephone number is invalid and that worries me a little when spending lots of cash...

Many thanks!