X-10 V3 and multiple digital sources


I would like to know if it is possible to connect two different digital sources to the X-10 V3. I currently use it between my CD player (X-Ray v3/X-DAC v3) and my integrated amp. I'm planing to buy a Universal player for SACD and DVD-A and would lile two know if it could be connected to the X-10V3 as well. The manual is confusing (to me) Thanks.
ebenai

Showing 3 responses by sdcampbell

No, the X-10v3 has only set of input jacks. The other set of jacks is a bypass, allowing you to send a signal on to another component without going through the X-10's circuitry.

It's not a good idea to use a "Y" connector, either, as this will almost certainly cause electrical interaction problems. Your only good option is to put the X-10 somewhere that you can easily reach the back, and then disconnect one player and connect the other.
Ebenai:

Let's clarify one point that seems to be confusing: the X-10v3 can process ONLY analog signals, which means that the CD/SACD/DVD-A player's DAC must convert the digital signal to analog BEFORE the signal passes through the X10.

SACD players, by their design and licensing requirements, convert the digital signals to analog before they are output, but DVD-A signals are typically output in digital format and converted to analog by the preamp/processor.
Rwwear:

Thanks for the clarification. I was deliberately keeping my response directed to Ebenai's question about whether he could send digital signals through the X-10v3, to which the answer is "no". He can, however, send an analog signal from either DVD-A or SACD through the unit for buffering.