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Vince, of course an 861v4 has an IA 42 card. My 800 v4 is connected by MHR into the IA 42. What I'm getting at is how an 861 could support an 800 via MHR as well as both a Bluray and HD DVD modded inputs as well without using an external box.
Tim Well you either stick with just two 3x SPDIF equipped players or you could put a Component Video switch box in front of one of the IE42 card's 3x SPDIF configured inputs. I'm not sure how seriously the additional connections would affect jitter though. There will be some degradation for sure. Hmmm... I wonder why the the optional VS50 3 input Component Video switching card for the 861 couldn't be used in this fashion if you set up some phantom sources? I don't see why not. A question for Marc Koval at the Mothership perhaps. Another thing to keep in mind, if you run two 3x SPDIF equipped sources into your 861, You've used up all the standard available SPDIF inputs. For just this reason, I just ordered an ID20 card (2x SPDIF and 2x Toslink) to accomodate my SPDIF connected CD/LD Transport along with my Toslink connected Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles. Happy Trails! Vince@Freewheelcycle.com
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2ch: Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk3, PS DirectStream Dac, Oracle Delphi VI/SME V/Benz LP-S, Coincident Statement Linestage, Foundation Research V5 Phono, JL Audio CR-1 xover
M-ch: OppoMod 203, Anthem AVM60, 2x 557
2x or 5x ATC SCM20ASL mk2, 4x SCM12i, 4x Seaton Submersive HP, AM2.0 sub EQ
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What I'm getting at is how an 861 could support an 800 via MHR as well as both a Blu Ray and HD DVD modded inputs as well without using an external box. I don't think it can unless you can add a second IE42 (which is not possible, right?). Indeed, just one IE42 card is possible. Happy Trails! Vince@Freewheelcycle.com
2ch: Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk3, PS DirectStream Dac, Oracle Delphi VI/SME V/Benz LP-S, Coincident Statement Linestage, Foundation Research V5 Phono, JL Audio CR-1 xover
M-ch: OppoMod 203, Anthem AVM60, 2x 557
2x or 5x ATC SCM20ASL mk2, 4x SCM12i, 4x Seaton Submersive HP, AM2.0 sub EQ
Video: JVC X990, Isco 3L A-lens/sled, 105" motorized 2.37:1 AT screen
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What I'm getting at is how an 861 could support an 800 via MHR as well as both a Blu Ray and HD DVD modded inputs as well without using an external box. I don't think it can unless you can add a second IE42 (which is not possible, right?). Hmmm... Don't know for sure. What does MConfig say? IE42 can't be added via MConfig. So it isn't going to be easy to configure a 2nd card 
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John,
"Are you game for a Sharp Blu-ray player?"
Sure, but lets wait till I have the card with the channel inversion available... just in case it is needed.
Thanks,
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"Well you either stick with just two 3x SPDIF equipped players or you could put a Component Video switch box in front of one of the IE42 card's 3x SPDIF configured inputs. I'm not sure how seriously the additional connections would affect jitter though. There will be some degradation for sure. Hmmm... I wonder why the the optional VS50 3 input Component Video switching card for the 861 couldn't be used in this fashion if you set up some phantom sources? I don't see why not. "
Is the VS50 strictly a passive switching card? If it is active at all it may not switch SPDIF properly. A passive component switching box will work fine to switch SPDIF.
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[quote=Aginglawyer]What I'm getting at is how an 861 could support an 800 via MHR as well as both a Blu Ray and HD DVD modded inputs as well without using an external box. I don't think it can unless you can add a second IE42 (which is not possible, right?). Hmmm... Don't know for sure. What does MConfig say? IE42 can't be added via MConfig. So it isn't going to be easy to configure a 2nd card [/quote] Its not at all possible. My understanding is that the IE42 possesses the "master" digital input receiver circuitry to which only the ID20, ID25, and ID30 can be slaved. Happy Trails! Vince@Freewheelcycle.com
2ch: Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk3, PS DirectStream Dac, Oracle Delphi VI/SME V/Benz LP-S, Coincident Statement Linestage, Foundation Research V5 Phono, JL Audio CR-1 xover
M-ch: OppoMod 203, Anthem AVM60, 2x 557
2x or 5x ATC SCM20ASL mk2, 4x SCM12i, 4x Seaton Submersive HP, AM2.0 sub EQ
Video: JVC X990, Isco 3L A-lens/sled, 105" motorized 2.37:1 AT screen
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Good thing i bought a ID20 dirt cheap a while ago !
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Hey Lads,
Just received an update from Shawn this morning on my HD-XA2 modification. Like the Toshiba HD-A1 and HD-A35 he'd modded previously, his standard 3x SPDIF board works fine with the XA2 but requires the "co-processor" board. Just installation of the three RCAs on the backplate and a test to ensure video is still working as it should. It would appear all systems are go!
Happy Trails!
Vince@Freewheelcycle.com
2ch: Jay's Audio CDT2 Mk3, PS DirectStream Dac, Oracle Delphi VI/SME V/Benz LP-S, Coincident Statement Linestage, Foundation Research V5 Phono, JL Audio CR-1 xover
M-ch: OppoMod 203, Anthem AVM60, 2x 557
2x or 5x ATC SCM20ASL mk2, 4x SCM12i, 4x Seaton Submersive HP, AM2.0 sub EQ
Video: JVC X990, Isco 3L A-lens/sled, 105" motorized 2.37:1 AT screen
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For those of you that might be interested, I'm going to be a guinea pig on a blu-ray mod.
Best,
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For those of you that might be interested, I'm going to be a guinea pig on a blu-ray mod.
Best, John: How do you plan to manage three 3XSPDIF sources with your 861 (I assume - always dangerous - that you also still use a DVDUpgrades modified SACD player and a Meridian CD player)? I am interested in eventually getting a modified BR player but am somewhat leery about the degrading effect of a component switcher bwtween the 3XSPDIf sources and 861. Thx! Simon
My Kit: 861v8+ID41, 800v4, UHD722, MD600, MS600, MS200, Oppo BDP-203, Genesis 201, Genesis 350 SE, Genesis S4-8 Sub, BG 520i, VTL MB450 II, Krell Showcase 7, Genesis 928 Subs, Danley DTS10 sub, SVS Ultra 16 subs.
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For those of you that might be interested, I'm going to be a guinea pig on a blu-ray mod.
Best, John I would be most interested to hear how this goes - keep me posted! Have you heard anymore rumours of the mooted Oppo HD DVD Bluray hybrid machine? Regards Mark
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