Comments on: Connecting 2 optical cables to home theatre?

By: LiL_Silly

LiL_Silly — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:40:59 +0000

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By: cja752003

cja752003 — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:06:59 +0000

A splitter should work you just won't be able to use both devices at the same time.
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By: Cheryl W

Cheryl W — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 06:20:59 +0000

i use a splitter and it works fine. i never have to get out of my chair to use it. a switch would be so much harder.
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By: He who must hold the remote

He who must hold the remote — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:52:59 +0000

Dont use a splitter. It wont work.

Look at the optical output on your devices even when they are just powered on. They both provide light. If you use this "splitter" – the light from both will combine and your receiver wont be able to work from the device you want.

You need a optical switch. The one from Monoprice is less than $7 and I have seen this same item at large electronic stores and perhaps at Radio Shack.
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http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=104&cp_id=10423&cs_id=1042302&p_id=2946&seq=1&format=2

By: Earth: The Connected Home

Earth: The Connected Home — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 05:29:59 +0000

You can use this inexpensive piece as a splitter/combiner. It will be a lot easier than moving plugs around and it’s 6 bucks!

http://www.uniqueproductsonline.com/todiausp.html
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