Yes, it's possible that each of the input devices might see each other as a short, or at least having unacceptably high resistance. Even if only one is on at a time, the resistance of the out-put of the unused device may be too high. I've seen little amplifier chips cooked this way as they are often configured as a current pump and will over-heat. I've also seen the rules broken and every thing work fine. So you're on your own.
Geoff ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Toews" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PC audio discussion list. " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 8:17 PM Subject: Re: headphones adaptor I was told by one of our electronics stores that connecting two stereo units to one stereo set of headphones with a simple Y-adaptor is not feasible. I couldn't say why, and I do not know how true this information is. Bruce -- Bruce Toews E-mail and MSN/Windows Messenger: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web Site (including info on my weekly commentaries): http://www.ogts.net For the best oldies anywhere visit http://www.treasureislandoldies.com On Tue, 9 Nov 2004, kevin and emma wrote: > thanks to all for their suggestions! i'll be following up all usggestions. > email or msn > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cheers - kevin > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Moving-Mountains Technology Limited" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "'PC audio discussion list. '" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, November 08, 2004 9:10 PM > Subject: RE: headphones adaptor > > >> Hi Kevin, >> >> It is worth contacting Hagger Electronics because if they don't have one > of >> these leadfs on the shelf, they will make one up for you to any length and > be >> able to advise you on the matter of any impedance mismatch or not as the > case >> might be. Please see details below. >> >> Hagger Electronics, >> Unit 22, >> Business Centre West, >> Avenue One, >> Letchworth Garden City, >> Hertfordshire SG6 2HB >> Tel: 01462 677 331 >> Fax: 01462 675 016 >> E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Web Site: http://www.hagger.co.uk >> >> Good luck and Kindest Regards, >> Ibby Karbhari - Director >> Moving-Mountains Technology Limited >> 226B Westbourne Park Road, London W11 1EP. >> All Sales: 020 7243 0510 - All Support: 020 7243 0500. >> Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM. Saturdays 9AM-12PM (UK Time) >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> http://www.moving-mountains.com >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > On >> Behalf Of Caroline Ford >> Sent: 08 November 2004 20:54 >> To: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: RE: headphones adaptor >> >> >> Kevin, >> >> The RNIB used to sell an adaptor which would allow you to connect one pair > of >> headphones to two devices so that the output of one came out of the > left-hand >> side and the output of the other came out of the right. I used to have > one >> several years ago. I don't know if they still sell them, but it might be > worth >> giving them a ring if you can't find one anywhere else. >> >> Good luck, >> >> Caroline. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Behalf Of kevin and emma >> Sent: 06 November 2004 16:31 >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Cc: PC audio discussion list. >> Subject: headphones adaptor >> >> >> sorry for cross posting but this is driving me mad! okay i have a small > adaptor >> which allows me to connect 2 pairs of headphones to one audio device. what > i'm >> looking for is something to do the opposite, namely connect 2 audio > devices to >> one pair of headphones. can anyone tell me if such a thing exists? and > where i >> might find one? even what it might be called would help! email or msn >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] cheers - kevin >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> -- >> Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). >> Version: 7.0.280 / Virus Database: 264.12.7 - Release Date: 01/11/2004 >> >> -- >> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. >> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus (http://www.grisoft.com). >> Version: 7.0.280 / Virus Database: 264.12.8 - Release Date: 07/11/2004 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... >> http://www.pc-audio.org >> >> To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> > > > _______________________________________________ > PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... > http://www.pc-audio.org > > To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _______________________________________________ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ PC-Audio List Help, Guidelines, Archives and more... http://www.pc-audio.org To unsubscribe from this list, send a blank email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
