DVI Switching
rjmasztak -- Mon, 03/13/2006 - 20:48
Hey - i'm new to the forum and looking for some advice from people far more educated on this type of thing than i am.
I currently have a Samsung HLN617W1 TV, a Samsung SIR-TS360 DirecTV HD receiver, a Samsung DVD-HD841 DVD player, and a below average Kenwood A/V receiver. My TV has (1) DVI input and (0) HDMI inputs. Both my DVD player and my DirecTV receiver have (1) DVI output.
I'm looking to upgrade my receiver and i'd like some input from the group. My goal is to get a mid-range receiver with DVI switching capabilities.
I've done some preliminary research and it appears that the receiver that would best fit my needs and my budget is the Marantz SR8500.
Questions for the group:
1. Are there any receives that you would recommend that is similar to the Marantz SR8500?
2. Am i better off going w/ something less expensive and adding a seperate DVI Switcher?
3. Another receiver i found is by Outlaw - any experience with thier products?
Any and all help and advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
There is at least one review of an Outlaw receiver on AVGuide (under Receivers, Tuners & Integrated Amps).
My other impression is that DVI switching is increasingly hard to come by as HDMI becomes a standard.
You might want to check out some of the new AVRs just introduced at CES. For example, Denon has a AVR-2807 with HDMI switching and retails for $1100 (list price). It also is said to accept up to a 1080p input.
You should check the manual and see what they say about DVI/HDMI and whether an adaptor cable might work for you (or call their Tech Support line and report back).
Good luck!
Although HDMI switching is starting to be seen on mid-priced gear your choices are still fairly limited, at least down under here in Australia where i am a installer they are. DVI switching on amps did not get time to take off because of HDMI so i have used outboard DVI switching components on numerous installs with impressive results. There are plenty to choose from but you do get what you pay for as in any HIFI/HOME THEATRE component. Going down this path would give you a wider choice of amp's, just be careful that you check to see if your component's are DVI-D OR DVI-I when looking for a outboard switching unit. Hope it all works out for you.
Cheers Mick
just sold my duntech soverigns & bought genesis 201's the best speakers i have heard when set up right driven by classe delta ca-m400 mono blocks,awesome amps, classe delta pre/processor.checked out all the big wilson's, avalons etc
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