HD DVD Hookup

Posted by: 2DJ

HD DVD Hookup - 10/14/06 04:01 PM

I just got a new HD DVD player and it looks great. Problem is I already have a SACD player hooked up through the 990's analog inputs. Any ideas on how to hookup the HD DVD player to the analog inputs, do I need to buy a switcher or will using a y cable out of the 990's inputs work? I would like to be able to get maximum audio from both the SACD and HD DVD player. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Posted by: KMDonlon

Re: HD DVD Hookup - 10/14/06 05:32 PM

Y cable should do, at least it is a simple solution.
Posted by: 2DJ

Re: HD DVD Hookup - 10/14/06 07:02 PM

That's what I was thinking, anyone have an idea on what effect that will have on sound quality?
Posted by: bestbang4thebuck

Re: HD DVD Hookup - 10/14/06 11:04 PM

While the chances for harm to any of the equipment connected that way is small, there are issues, such as impedance changes, that can affect the results of such a Y connection. It may be best to have only one of the sources powered on at a time so that the two outputs are never ‘bucking’ one another. Personally, I would look for another way, even if just a 'multiple selector switch' box of some kind.
Posted by: 2DJ

Re: HD DVD Hookup - 10/15/06 08:13 PM

Thanks, I may look to get a switcher to avoid messing anything up. I was also wondering, if I can just use 2 channel DVD-A and SACD by hooking up the analog stereo outputs of the player to the 990's analog CD connection?
Posted by: dvdguru

Re: HD DVD Hookup - 10/17/06 02:46 PM

Just get a component video switcher from walmart for $20.00 I did this and many others at avsforum as well and it works great!