ARPRINCE Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Any recommendation for an INEXPENSIVE component switch? Basically looking at the price range of around $50. I really don't need a high tech one. Only one that works. I bought a new HDTV and it only has one component input so I need one to switch between my Cable HD and my DVD player. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 Go to Parts Express and lookup Niles- they make all kinds of switchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPRINCE Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Yup I checked parts express already but the one that they have cost $182. I didn't see any "Niles" brand when I did a search. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest " " Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 major entertainmet equipment retailers are a good source... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/40-814.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 capo72...you couldn't come up with anything CLOSER To his price point??? [] []...is this place great or what...Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPRINCE Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/40-814.html Excellent!!!! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPRINCE Posted June 12, 2006 Author Share Posted June 12, 2006 I was looking around and found this (Philips HD Component Switch). The RAM one does not have an audio input so I figured I'll gonna give this one a try first and see if there's no signal lost. Picked up one at my local Walmart this afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARPRINCE Posted June 26, 2006 Author Share Posted June 26, 2006 The Philips component switch didn't work out for me so I returned it. I keep on losing signals for some reason with the display sometimes showing washed out colors. Might be a faulty port or something. Kept on looking for an alternative and decided to get a "powered" switcher instead. I got this unit and it was an excellent buy imo. No lose signals at all. My Sony Bravia HDTV unit tells me the signal input I'm getting whether it's 1080i (HD Cable box) or 480P (progessive scan DVD player). I got it for $56 free shipping from Buy.com. Just $6 over my budget - hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJkizak Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 I have two KDS component switches with remotes ($450.00 ea) and they work perfect. Now they went to DVI, then HDMI. The cheapest ones are built within the new TV sets. I expected them to be around $50.00 but we must keep the economy robust. I imagine that two years from now they will be 4 for $5.00 out the door. JJK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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