Guys,

I have a decent THX 5.1 receiver (no HDMI). I can either replace this receiver with a new HDMI switching receiver OR I can keep this receiver for another year or two and use an Octava style HDMI switch that outputs HDMI to my project and the audio to my receiver via SPDIF / Toslink.

If I need at least 4 HDMI inputs which direction would you choose and why?

Thanks!

bradesp

I bought the 3x1 switch a few months ago.

Sounds great on paper.

One caveat … make sure that any HDMI out device hook-up to it does not have it HDMI port on all the time. My Samsung DVD/VHS recorder does. It will not switch automatically as stated by Octava.

They don't tell you that up-front. They explained that to me after they got my money.

Read the website for the warranty carefully … 30 days. It's a pretty pricey unit for 30 days.

When did I notice the 30 day warranty? When mine started to hang-up and only pass audio (no video). Have to un-plug and re-plug the cable to the TV.

Their response to my 4 emails. No response!