Sony Optical Digital Selector Solves A/V Connection Crunch

The newly announced Sony SB-D30 optical digital selector connects and switches three digital audio sources to one audio input.Your home audio system is near digital completion, but thereís one snag - too many digital audio sources and not enough digital inputs in your receiver. As a result, you must disconnect and reconnect when you switch between your CD player, DVD player, MiniDisc recorder, A/V receiver or other digital audio sources.Sony solves the problem with the new SB-D30 optical digital selector. It has three optical digital inputs - two ToslinkÆ connectors and one minijack - and two optical digital outputs. The SB-D30 eliminates the need to disconnect and re-connect digital sources, and extends the versatility of an A/V receiver, digital preamp or digital processor.The SB-D30 accommodates:-MiniDisc recorders-DVD players-Satellite receivers-CD players-DAT recorders-A/V receivers-Digital preamplifiers-Digital processors- The SB-D30 measures 5 3/4-inch x 1-inch x 7 1/4-inch and weighs 1lb. 2oz. It has three-button source selection with red LEDs to indicate the selected source. The SB-D30 has an MSRP of $129 and will be available in July.For more information, contact Gretchen Griswold, Sony Electronics Inc., at 201 930 6136 or e-mail: gretchen.griswold@am.sony.com.