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#6789 - 02/13/09 09:12 PM How do I...?
rubbersoul Offline
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I am using the seven channel analog on the 990 for my Blu Ray player.
I was using the seven channel for my SACD on the Sony 777.
Is there anyway I can use both.

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#6790 - 02/13/09 10:08 PM Re: How do I...?
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There are some switches around, but most are 5.1 and they can be a bit pricey. Zektor makes a 7.1 switch, but for the money you could wait a little bit and get an OPPO BDP-83 (Blu-ray and SACD in one chassis).
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#6791 - 02/14/09 01:48 AM Re: How do I...?
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Patchbay, but not for everyone.
Works well for me, though.
Here are three choices of inexpensive patchbays

HTH
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#6792 - 02/14/09 02:51 PM Re: How do I...?
rubbersoul Offline
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Thanks, Gonk, and Nfaguys.
I do not want to invest in the Oppo 83 since I recently purchased the Sony 550 blu-ray. The Sony 777 is SACD ready.
I am in the process of changing my Home Theater system. A lot to look at and consider.

Bit Streaming from Netflix thru ROKU.
Media Servers. Cheap media servers I know it can be done with all of what I read on media server forums. I just have to fine some one to do the job. If that is possible. Or should I keep what I have and not condense my Cd's or Dvd's.

Thanks again
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#6793 - 02/14/09 03:45 PM Re: How do I...?
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Multiple multichannel analog sources are a long-standing problem. I suggested the BDP-83 because it will most likely cost the same or possibly $100 less than the Zektor 7.1 switch - factor in the price you could get for the used S550 and 777, and it would be even less out-of-pocket. Patch bays would cost a good bit less if it works for you, though.

Media servers offer a lot of convenience, if you can get it set up so that it is easy to access everything. CD's are easy enough to transfer. DVD's can be done, although there's more complexity to contend with. As far as I know, Blu-ray is still not an option. Disc space has gotten pretty cheap, but I'd lean toward some sort of RAID array to protect against the inevitable hardware failure (there's a lot of effort involved in ripping an entire music or movie library to hard drives). If you go the HTPC route - which offers more flexibility but also probably more cost and some user interface things to deal with - you can probably do Netflix without the Roku box.
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#6794 - 02/16/09 02:22 PM Re: How do I...?
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Thanks Gonk, I wished you lived closer. Your idea about the new Oppo and the selling of my Sony 777 and Sony 550 I will give some thought. The big advantage with the Sony 777 is that it holds 400 discs. Great for storage. I wanted to kept the 777 if I am unable to get involved with a media server. Reading on the internet about media servers it seems that the process is involved. Someone that is very computer savvy would feel comfortable applying the applications but for me I am more of a Bob Vila type as opposed to a Bill Gates.
HP has a media smart server that is suppose to be adaptable to with the iMac. (my desk top computer)
Like I said on my previous post a lot to look into with updating my Home Theater room.
One thing for sure is that the 997 is definitely going to be a part of my redesigned theater. The money is in the bank for the 997 so it is a done deal with my better half. That money is before I sell my 990 so I am in good shape.
However I have some big ideas for our theater and I have to keep a tight budget.
Another thought is to take some more time in planning and in turn that may increase my bank account.
Once I have a set plan and and the finances it should be fun.
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Comcast
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#6795 - 02/16/09 04:05 PM Re: How do I...?
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How many SACD's do you have in the 777? You could always keep the 777 for CD's and just use the coaxial or optical output...
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#6796 - 02/16/09 08:21 PM Re: How do I...?
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I have about 20 SACD's. Not a hugh collection. But your idea is one to consider. I have a Pioneer CD multi disc player that is about eight years old and the Sony would be an inprovement...not that the pioneer sounds bad.
What is your suggestion on price for a one month old Sony 550. I still have the orginal box.
The Oppo MRSP $500-$600....a little steep for a Blu-ray player.
If I do this can I tell my wife that is was your idea?
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Outlaw 990/7700
Conrad Johnson Premier140 Tube Amplifier
Conrad Johnson 17LS MKll Pre Amp
B&W 803D2’s HTM3S DS7's
HSU Subwoofer
Mitsubishi 6800 Projector
Da-Lite Screen,
Oppo BDP93
Comcast
PS Audio DSD
Stack Variac
Kill-O-Watt
Nakamichi cables Audio 8 cables
Air-Server
Mac-Mini
ROON

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#6797 - 02/16/09 08:23 PM Re: How do I...?
rubbersoul Offline
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Registered: 02/27/06
Posts: 383
Loc: folsom, pa.
I have about 20 SACD's. Not a hugh collection. But your idea is one to consider. I have a Pioneer CD multi disc player that is about eight years old and the Sony would be an inprovement...not that the pioneer sounds bad.
What is your suggestion on price for a one month old Sony 550. I still have the orginal box.
The Oppo MRSP $500-$600....a little steep for a Blu-ray player.
If I do this can I tell my wife that is was your idea?
_________________________
Outlaw 990/7700
Conrad Johnson Premier140 Tube Amplifier
Conrad Johnson 17LS MKll Pre Amp
B&W 803D2’s HTM3S DS7's
HSU Subwoofer
Mitsubishi 6800 Projector
Da-Lite Screen,
Oppo BDP93
Comcast
PS Audio DSD
Stack Variac
Kill-O-Watt
Nakamichi cables Audio 8 cables
Air-Server
Mac-Mini
ROON

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#6798 - 02/17/09 09:23 AM Re: How do I...?
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Rubbersoul:

If you have an IMac, you have almost everything you need for a media server. You can use it along with a wireless router (e.g. linksys and others) and a Squeezebox to feed into the 990. Use Apple Lossless compression on ITunes and you are there.

With a Squeezebox you can also stream Internet Radio without your IMac being up.
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