Best setup for Yamaha 5.1 system please

denz1968

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Hi all

I have a Samsung 3D tv and blue ray. Currently linked via optical to the Yamaha 5.1

TV is Samsung PS50C 680G5 KXXV
Yamaha amp is HTR 5540 RDS
Samsung Bluray is BD C5900
Apple TV

What is the best way to link my sky q to optical also. The Yamaha only has 1 optical input

I was recommended the following on another forum but need to decide on a model to suit

"Add a multiple Input HDMI Switch with HDMI + Optical Output (will need to have decent EDID management to allow you to override the TV 2.0 EDID)."


Any help much appreciated

Thanks in advance
 
no HDMI connections on the yamaha

So I am guessing an HDMI switch with a single optical output which would deliver the sound to the Yamaha??
 
denz1968 said:
Hi all

I have a Samsung 3D tv and blue ray. Currently linked via optical to the Yamaha 5.1

TV is Samsung PS50C 680G5 KXXV
Yamaha amp is HTR 5540 RDS
Samsung Bluray is BD C5900
Apple TV

What is the best way to link my sky q to optical also. The Yamaha only has 1 optical input

I was recommended the following on another forum but need to decide on a model to suit

"Add a multiple Input HDMI Switch with HDMI + Optical Output (will need to have decent EDID management to allow you to override the TV 2.0 EDID)."


Any help much appreciated

Thanks in advance
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The short term fix is to make use of the coaxial input (the orange-coloured RCA input near the Optical). To do this you'll need an Optical>to>Coaxial converter. They're not expensive; £10-£15 on average.

By purchasing a simple Optical to Coaxial converter you won't need to bother with the hassle of an external switch box. You'll also avoid any potential issues with auto switch boxes such as Sky's Optical never really going to sleep even when the box is on standby. (This was a problem with the older Sky HD boxes, not sure if it's still an issue with Sky Q as I've used HDMI for those on all of my installations.) Using boh the Optical and the Coaxial inputs will give you full 5.1 surround and you'll only need to source switch with the Yamaha remote.

NOTE: Make sure to get the direction of the conversion right. It's Optical TO Coaxial. These things are directional. If you buy a Coaxial to Optical box by mistake or because it's marginally cheaper then you'll find that you are stuffed because it won't work in reverse. To get the right thing, look up "
POF-830 - Optical-to-Coaxial Audio Converter - Optical to PCM" on the rain forest site.

Longer term, you could really do with upgrading the AVR to one with HDMI inputs. It doesn't have to be new, just something more up-to-date will help with connection issues.
 
lucid said:
The short term fix is to make use of the coaxial input (the orange-coloured RCA input near the Optical). To do this you'll need an Optical>to>Coaxial converter. They're not expensive; £10-£15 on average.

By purchasing a simple Optical to Coaxial converter you won't need to bother with the hassle of an external switch box. You'll also avoid any potential issues with auto switch boxes such as Sky's Optical never really going to sleep even when the box is on standby. (This was a problem with the older Sky HD boxes, not sure if it's still an issue with Sky Q as I've used HDMI for those on all of my installations.) Using boh the Optical and the Coaxial inputs will give you full 5.1 surround and you'll only need to source switch with the Yamaha remote.

NOTE: Make sure to get the direction of the conversion right. It's Optical TO Coaxial. These things are directional. If you buy a Coaxial to Optical box by mistake or because it's marginally cheaper then you'll find that you are stuffed because it won't work in reverse. To get the right thing, look up "
POF-830 - Optical-to-Coaxial Audio Converter - Optical to PCM" on the rain forest site.

Longer term, you could really do with upgrading the AVR to one with HDMI inputs. It doesn't have to be new, just something more up-to-date will help with connection issues.
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OK Thanks for the info

https://www.amazon.co.uk/FiveHome-S...ywords=4+port+hdmi+switch+optical+output&th=1

Wont this type of switch work - link all 4 devices via HDMI to the switch, then the switch to the TV and by optical to AVR??
 
Possibly; but for £75-£100 you could buy a much better second-hand AV receiver with HDMIs.

Here's some completed Ebay listings showing the final selling price. Make sure to scroll down the page to see the archived listings:

Yamaha RX-V371 Yamaha RX-V1065 Yamaha RX-A810

Denon AVR1912 Denon AVR2809 Denon AVR2113 Denon AVR2310 Denon AVR2311
Pioneer VSX-922 Pioneer VSX-923 Pioneer VSX-919

All the above sold for under £100. All have HDMI. These aren't the only choices, but they are representative of what's available if you have a look around.

Personally, I think all of these represent a far better use for the £75 you're planning on spending on a HDMI switch.

I would go one step further and think about how much you'd get for your current Yamaha and then tip that in to the budget too. If you were prepared to stretch a little, then for £150 you could have something very much up-to-date with 4K compatibility on top of features such as HDMI ARC and app control.
 
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