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  1. 03-25-2007 12:19 AM #1
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    Default Optical A/B switch?

    My sony receiver has one optical input (no HDMI). I need two. I would love to buy another receiver except that it's going to take a while for my bank account (not to mention my wiife... ) to recover from my PS3 purchase. Is there an economical solution (other than maually switching sources) ?
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    Gee. I love answering my own questions. Shoulda looked a little harder before making this thread... Oh well just in case anyone else has this issue...

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    Hey can you use Toslink cables for any optical plug? For instance, can I use a toslink cable to connect my HR20 to my Onkyo 604? Or do I have to use a general optical cable?
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    From what I understand, Toslink is pretty much the standard for all home audio optical connections. Im not sure what the other (general) type is used for though. I've been using optical connections for my audio for a few years with various sources and they've all been Toslink.
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  5. 03-25-2007 09:13 AM #5
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    I've got this guy -- http://www.psyclonegamer.com/products/index.asp?id=1004

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