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jarve
Contributor I
April 27, 2017

HDMI Switch Required (UK)

  • April 27, 2017
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I'm searching for a good HDMI Switch as my Sony TV does not pass 5.1 over its own optical output to my Sonos Playbase.

I've read a few different forums and notice the Monoprice (https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=5557) one is highly recommended but it's not available in the UK.

I've also noticed that some people have purchased HDMI switches only to find out that they also downgrade the audio quality from 5.1 to stereo.

Before I buy the wrong one, can anyone recommend a high quality switch available to buy in the UK that definitely passes through 5.1 correctly?
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      lewis_619
      Contributor I
      May 2, 2017
      There's no lip sync delay when watching, just to clarify. It works perfectly.
      jarveAuthor
      Contributor I
      May 5, 2017
      Thanks for clarifying Lewis, that's extremely helpful! My set up is slightly different in that I've got 3 devices plugged into the TV via HDMI and then want to run another HDMI lead into the Audio Extractor (which is then plugged into the Playbase via Optical).

      Given your feedback and other forums that I've read it seems like the Audio extractor is the way to go so I've ordered the Flexson one, I thought given the amount I've already spent already I might as well go for a good quality one!

      It should arrive Monday so I'll let you know how it goes ... fingers crossed!
      Sageguy
      Sageguy
      Enthusiast I
      September 28, 2017
      Hi. I use a Monoprice 105557 4x1 HDMI Switch with Toslink, Digital Coaxial output and that works fine for me. I am a bit more dedicated videophile/audiophile so I use it to get all HDMI's into my Oppo UDP-203 disc player to upgrade everything with Oppo processing. Then I use the audio optical digital output port set to Dolby Digital straight to my Sonos Playbar so I can get 5.1 surround with my system. Sonos is great but they won't decode DTS so if one wants to watch a disc with only DTS-HD or PCM as choices, this is the only way I hack found to make it work, so far.
      Sageguy
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