Thanks for the responses. I am trying to keep with the DTV remote for the wifes (and my) ease of use. We have tv's in 3 rooms With Direct TV remotes that we have been using for years so changing anything in the dark is easy. Also have tried the Dijit Ipad app/device that seems to work OK but It seemed simplest to take the 3 HDMI cables from each unit and go directly to the TV then take the optical out from the TV to a new DAC that could be programmed to it. That way, switching between inputs on the TV via the DTV remote also switches the audio out at the TV at presumably equal levels. I know that this can all be switched through a Surround receiver but have no need for surround. Have written to Bel Canto and NAD about the DAC 2.5 and the NAD M15. Both can be used as preamps I'm told but I worry about the output levels of these being enough to drive the amp to a high volume level.
Any other suggestions welcome. I'll let you all know what happens.
JL
Any other suggestions welcome. I'll let you all know what happens.
JL