Parts for Upgrading from Component to HDMI

[mrhappy]

So I’ve been doing a lot of research lately to try to figure out how to upgrade my system from mostly YPbPr to all HDMI.  I’ve discovered some useful adapters, switches, etc.  Just thought I might pass along the information. 

http://cmigroup.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008824804424/pdtl/HDMI-adapter/1003810753/HDMI-Converter.htm
HDMI Converter with 5V DC Power Supply, Supports LPCM, Dolby-AC3, DTS7.1 and DSD Functions – HCV0303A
(Takes HDMI/DVI/Component In and Optical SPDIF/RCA Stereo Audio Outputs to HDMI and Optical SPDIF)
Key Specifications/Special Features:

    * Power supply: 5V DC
    * Bandwidth: 330M, VF 50/60/75Hz
    * Output signal format: HDMI1.3 protocol compatible
    * Supports up to 1,080p analog YPbPr input
    * HDCP1.2 protocol compliant
    * Supports deep color 36-bit
    * Digital SPDIF high fidelity audio output from HDMI1.3 signal
    * Supports LPCM, Dolby-AC3, DTS7.1 and DSD functions
    * Interfuses SPDIF and converts DVI to HDMI
    * Manual, remote and switch input source signal from HDMI, DVI to YPbPr format
    * Built-in LED indication
    * Product size: 257 x 114 x 26mm
Only place I’ve found them available is on eBay for roughly $100 after shipping. 
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/HDMI-DVI-RGB-YPbPr-SPDIF-Optic-Converter-Switcher-HD-TV_W0QQitemZ160221565269QQihZ006QQcategoryZ61395QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem]ebay1 – 89.99 + 9.99s/h[/url]
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/HDMI-DVI-Component-Video-YPbPr-SPDIF-to-HDMI-Converter_W0QQitemZ310030935514QQihZ021QQcategoryZ73390QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem]ebay2 – $79.95 + 14.95s/h[/url]

I’d get this in a second if it was closer to $50…pretty much the perfect solution for converting any modern source to hdmi. 

4×1 Switch w/ Audio Out
http://cmigroup.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008824804424/pdtl/HDMI-switch/1004647669/HDMI-Converter.htm
  HDMI Converter with Hi-Fi Output to Digital Audio Amplifier Device, Supports 36-bit Deep Color – HSW0401FA
also found on ebay
[url=http://cgi.ebay.com/HDMI-4-Port-HiFi-Switcher-SPDIF-Toslink-Audio-HD-TV-LCD_W0QQitemZ160221565278QQihZ006QQcategoryZ61395QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l1247QQcmdZViewItem]$80.99+9.99s/h[/url]

Component+SPDIF to HDMI  http://shunxun.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/6008824738085/pdtl/HDMI-connector/1005466691/HDMI-Converter.htm
  HDMI Converter with Digital SPDIF Audio and High-precision Digital Conversion Technique – SX-YM-01-(18)
These are all over ebay for $60ish after s/h

Palit 9600GT Sonic w/ Optical SPDIF In and HDMI (and Display Port) Out
I saw this for $120 after rebates at Newegg this week but it seems to be back up to $180 now. 

I haven’t found many reviews on these products (except for the 9600GT) so I can’t promise that they will all work perfectly but they certainly do sound promising.  Also this is in no way an endorsement for any of the ebay vendors.  In fact, one of them looks pretty shady since their account was created a little over a month ago. 

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