Phono Input Jacks on SA-9800?

[mzimm]

I'm using an SA-9800. Can I use the phono 1 or phono 2 rca jacks to hook up the VCR sound? or is this not a good idea. What else besides a TT can I use these phono rca's for?

Thanks

Mike

[grumpy]

Nope. Phono is for Turntables only. Use one of AUx or Cass for your VCR.

[mzimm]

if I get a Y adapter can I hook two devices into one set of rca inputs if I only use one device at a time or can an a/b selector be added to do this? I'm short one set of input jacks!

[grumpy]

I don't see why not. Or you could get some type of switch box that would give you as many line levels as you want.


Grumpy

[EchoWars]

Few people use both tape inputs...are these already full?

Even with power off on these two signal sources (only one on at a time), the output stage of the 'off' device may still present a low-impedence load to the device which is 'on'. I would not do this.

Splitting outputs with a 'Y' is cool, but sharing inputs with such a device is not. Use a tape input, or get a simple 'A/B' box from Wal-Mart.

[mzimm]

I have too much stuff hooked up. Tape 1 and 2 have the Cassette deck and playstation 2 hooked up, aux has the CD and thats all she wrote. I will look at those a/b boxes -- you say Walmart has them?

[EchoWars]

Wal-mart, RatShack...etc etc...

Most are designed with S-Video ports too. Just use the audio ports.