C200 + Z5500 + PS3

[CriminalMind]

Hi.

I currently have a PS3, which I use to play dvds and Blu-Rays. I´m thinking about getting the new C200, but I found out that it wasn't compatible with both a dvd-drive and 3.5" internal hdd.

So is there any way to connect my Logitech Z5500 speakers to both the C200 and PS3(for blu.ray and dvd playing). Or connect the speakers to the C200 and the PS3 to the C200 again so I don't have to swap cables if I want to watch a regular dvd with good sound?


Thanks!

[Specter]

I have a similar setup.

the Z5500 have 2 inputs, 1 optical and 1 coaxial.

You can use either the optical or coaxial for the C200. As for me i have 4 devices going into my Z5500, i use a 4 port switch with a remote that allows me to switch the coaxial source.

[cheaper_popcorn]

(09-29-2009 12:10 PM)CriminalMind Wrote:  I currently have a PS3, which I use to play dvds and Blue-Rays. I´m thinking about getting the new C200, but I found out that it wasn't compatible with both a dvd-drive and 3.5" internal hdd.

That is true for the basic config, but there are already user modifications being tested, such as with slimline optical drive and 3.5" HDD, and another guy has fitted 2 3.5" HDDs in his C-200.

There will soon be a wiki page on user mods, which we expect to see growing as more and more of the early adopters try out their individual setups and share their experiences.

At this stage I would not go for one of these solutions unless you are prepared that it might not work as intended, especially since you can use your Z-5500 with the PS3 and the C-200 simultaneously, just like Specter said.

Still, I just wanted to point it out that there may be such options in the future if you want to try them out after somebody else has already confirmed it is a working option.

[CriminalMind]

Thanks!

Will just go for the splitter, maybe I can connect my TV so I can watch TV with the speakers to. I looked in to an HTPC last week, but it´s like twice as expensive as the C200.

I´m buying it, looks like a great device. The PS3 is a good dvd-player anyways. I´m a torrent addict so my only worries is getting the rss and everything set up properly

[lundman]

(09-29-2009 12:10 PM)CriminalMind Wrote:  Hi.
new C200, but I found out that it wasn't compatible with both a dvd-drive and 3.5" internal hdd.

I would argue it can.

I have a BDrom and 2.5", but I could fit a 3.5" if I really wanted to. But make it a green drive for heat considerations, and put in a fan. Luckily, they left a fan-mounting exactly were the HDD goes. (Air vents and screw holes).

[Specter]

(09-29-2009 01:36 PM)CriminalMind Wrote:  Thanks!

Will just go for the splitter, maybe I can connect my TV so I can watch TV with the speakers to. I looked in to an HTPC last week, but it´s like twice as expensive as the C200.

I´m buying it, looks like a great device. The PS3 is a good dvd-player anyways. I´m a torrent addict so my only worries is getting the rss and everything set up properly

You really do not need the splitter if you are using only 2 sources, you can use the coaxial for the C200 and the optical for the PS3 and just switch it using the Z5500 remote.

Be warned that the 4 port switch i linked to is a component 4 port switch, i cannot speak for the video quality as is never used that part,i just used the audio part and its perfect IMO.