Ok Purple fans... 5.1 analog... two sources, one set of inputs...

What are you dual SA player guys using to solve the problem of having 10 cables trying to plug into 5 inputs? It isn't as easy as "Y" adapters making sure the other device is off, is it?

Thanks,
Griz

Griz that's a good point. I never thought of that little issue.

I'm so getting an Onkyo receiver now

Well, SOME of us have wives who are Directors of Finance, so justifying purchases of new receivers after we just got a new one last year will be a little difficult. *wink* Besides, I am working on the boss to approve the purchase and calibration of a Lumagen HDP. THEN my video side of things will be complete.

Now, for the rest of us folks who are not a fortunate as Falcon, what solutions have you found?

Griz

Griz if you just got a receiver last year you could still sell it and just put in the difference. The Onkyo TX SR605 is selling on Ebay for $350 brand new.

By the way I have 2 kids so believe me I don't have an abundance of cash either. Still I would be interested to know how to resolve your 5.1 analogue issue. I'm thinking Y splitters are the only way to go.

Get the TX-SR705 like I did from Amazon for $549 shipped, it's the best receiver I have ever owned for the price, plus it has all the latest format support, AND THX certification. The 605 has popping issues as well as the 805, or so the forums say. The 705 was made after these 2 so all (I hope) the issues were solved in this model, PLUS it's not a hot plate like the 805.

Falcon, just want to make sure you know I was just razzing ya! I will take a look at these receivers though, guys. Still would like to hear input (pun intended) on this whole 10 to 5 fiasco.

Griz

THX means dick any more. They just whore their name out for cash. You have the right price we will give you the logo... that the THX motto.

As far as the Onkyo receivers, I hear they are the best, but if a reason to buy an AMP is THX... I will pass.

Any component switcher will work. In that case you will have three sets of 5 cables each. Example: HD DVD player (5 rca cables) out to switch In 1, BD player (5 rca cables) out to switch In 2, Out to you receiver (5 rca cables). Set the receiver to 6 channel analogue (Denon) or whatever your machine calls it. In this case the selected DVD deck will send the signal to the receiver which will mix it to whatever the receiver is capable of outputing.

[Post edited by StevePro on Feb 13, 2008]

The 605 and the 805 do suffer from popping issues, but after reading thru alot of the forums it seems that overheated units suffer from this. I've had my 605 for 2 weeks and so far no popping. The ventilation is excellent (it sits on a shelf and has air flow on all sides) for my unit, therefore it never gets hot.

THX may whore their names out, but they have many modes extra on the 705 than the 605, but here is the why you should get the 705 OVER the 605 OR 805:

Why should I get a 705 over the 605?

General
- THX Select 2 Certification (605 has no THX)
- additional 10 watts per channel
- onboard fans for cooling
- Blue backlighting around the volume knob!!
- Advanced remote control - fully backlit with learning/programming abilities

Audio Processing
- 3 DSPs and more listening modes
- Audyssey MultiEQ vs 2EQ on the 605. MultiEQ is more advanced and supports 8 listening positions rather than 2
- 7 band equaliser vs 5 band
- expanded range of crossover frequencies (70Hz and 90Hz)
- ability to post process 5.1 channel PCM signals (ie from internally decoding BD/HDDVD players) to 6.1 or 7.1 (605 apparently cant do this on 5.1ch PCM)
- accepts DSD format (from SACDs) over multi channel inputs

Inputs/Outputs
- +1 HDMI input
- +1 digital coax audio input
- +1 optical audio output
- 7.1 channel RCA pre-outs
- Phono input
- 12V trigger out
- IR in (for infrared repeater systems)
- RS232 COM port
- zone 2 speaker connections have proper binding posts

8) Why should I get the 705 over the 805?

-More affordable
-Much small compact body size and weight:
705 = Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8" x 6 7/8" x 14 13/16" | Weight 28.4 lbs. (12.9 kg)
805 = Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8" x 7 5/8" x 18 1/16" | Weight 50.9 lbs. (23.1 kg)
-More power efficient (6.2 amps vs 9.5 amps) Normal household circuit breaker is 20 amps. Combined with TV, sub, players, game consoles, lights, etc. Its not a major deterrent as you can relocate devices around the room onto other circuit breaker outlets but its important to stay aware of the power loud. 9.5 amp is also at max volume only.. expect that to be around 80% of that number at normal volume levels.
-Cooler running and doesn't pose a fire risk. (Search official 805 thread for evidence of this several users have said their 805’s burnt out and caught fire after a few weeks of use. Its not common but the risk exists. These users also had plenty of space around their receiver so it wasn't that those users didn't allow for breathing room. For me, risk of fire was the number one deterrent.)
-The video section of the 805 is basically the same as the 705. You need to step up to the 875/905 to get improvements in video.