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Looking for HDMI switch with two channel audio output AND audio input UPDATE
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Post 1 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 09:33
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Have a client that doesn't "like" surround systems and only wants two channel and sub for living room system and art studio.
I was thinking of a 4x1 or 5x1 switcher with analog two channel output to a good quality amp. BUT also like a sub output.
I've seen these recommended here recently:
AV Pro Edge
Wyrestorm
Xantech
Video and audio quality/ reliability are the priority not cost. I'm assuming I need down converting so multichannel will come through amp correctly. How about lip sync? Will this be an issue? If so, how to deal with it?
What other issues/ potential problems should I look for?
TIA

UPDATE:
We need to add a Sonos Port into this scenario and he wants it to work in the native Sonos App. Now I'm thinking I need an AVR with Sonos control (Sony ES, etc. "music connect") or an HDMI switcher with analog audio extractor AND analog or Digital input for Sonos Port.....Working on bid now

Last edited by PSS on May 30, 2020 17:04.
Post 2 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 09:38
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Just use a receiver and put it in 2ch mode.
The Bitterness of Poor Quality is Remembered Long after the Sweetness of Price is Forgotten! - Benjamin Franklin
OP | Post 3 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 09:52
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On May 28, 2020 at 09:38, 3PedalMINI said...
Just use a receiver and put it in 2ch mode.

That was my first thought but I need a lot of power, he wants it to crank. So, I was thinking using an avr (say Sony 5000ES) the cost of $2200.00. I'd possibly be better off using an HDMI switch and great two channel amp. Either way the sub (s) and amps are the same if we use an AVR or two channel amp.
From your thoughts what are the pros and cons of the two options? Lip sync, down converting, etc.
Any input is greatly appreciated.
Post 4 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 10:04
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Take a look at the Marantz NR1200

You can use the pre-outs into a better amp and the sub outputs straight into the subs. Hdmi switching and music streaming all built in! Marantz also has a 2 channel 280 watt amplifier (MM7025) that would match nicely with the NR1200.

Last edited by Kai1980 on May 28, 2020 10:13.
Post 5 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 10:15
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I just posted a similar topic last week:  [Link: remotecentral.com]

We use the Metra CS-HDM4X1ASW4.  It has optical and analog audio outputs and there are output modes for 2Ch or 5.1.  The unit has been great until recently when IR commands no longer control it properly.  Hopefully this is a problem that Metra can fix since it's a great little switcher for the money.

We use these in small bedrooms and plug the audio output into a HEOS amp and I've not noticed any lip sync issues.


I've been testing a Xantech XT-SW41-4K18G switcher at my desk this past day just in case we need to switch to a new brand.  I really like it so far.  Unlike the Metra, this one has all the connections out the back side and has dip switches to set the EDID mode. (harder for the end user to mess up the settings this way)

Instead of Optical it has a Coax digital output.  It also has a 3.5mm jack for analog output.  It can be controlled via IR and RS232, so that's a plus.  I still need to throw some of our common video devices at it to make sure it doesn't have any issues, but I expect this unit to be our solution if Metra can't figure out what's up with their switcher.
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Post 6 made on Thursday May 28, 2020 at 11:30
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Naim has players that have an HDMI arc input and it's going to be tough to beat that sound quality.  I haven't used it for your specific needs but might be worth looking into.

[Link: naimaudio.com]
OP | Post 7 made on Saturday May 30, 2020 at 17:11
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Post 8 made on Sunday May 31, 2020 at 10:26
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First you said "video and audio quality are the priority" and now you're talking about using a Sonos port and Sony AVR.

So which is it?


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