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A switch for 3 amps

I’m hoping for a solution:  I’m running the usual Frankenstein setup for multiple source playback, CD, streaming, and vinyl.  This hybrid system: tube preamp, SS amp, and WiFi streamer all lead to  1.7i modded Maggies (GR Research).  In the chain is a Schitt Lokius (primarily for digital only). The room is an open plan family room.  The issue is I want to add 2 mono tube amps to the system for moderate volume playback (jazz, acoustical, etc.), but I want to use the SS amp too with a switch to go back and forth from the monos to the SS for different music (prog rock and electronic).   Is this even possible?  I’ve looked and see switch’s but nothing that exactly address my setup.  The room is  20 x 30, 9’ ceiling damped by rug, and heavy fabric furniture.  And, to add to all that, the mono’s are  Quicksilver M60s which are only 60w per, but I got a great price on them and have heard others who’ve used them with 1.7 or 1.6s with good results at moderate volume.  So I want to give it try.  Thanks for your suggestions.

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@OP , to clarify: You want to switch amplifiers, between (line) pre-outs and speaker (load) outputs of 2 amps to one pair of Maggie’s....Douk Audio "LITTLE BEAR" VU3. the Fosi LC30, NeoHipo ET30...all seem to have sprung from the same source, kinda.....but do essentially the same thing: A or B amp to A or B speakers.....VU is a ’classic touch’, but having owned a tiny box with LEDs’ did that as well as the ’power’ function which was a ’good to know’ thing...

There’s a VU control for that, but wonder if it’s switched between the 2 functions of the meters? 🤷‍♂️

It was interesting knowing that the bulk of ones’ listening levels was at 1~10 wrms, whereas the peaks would briefly peak higher....

At least, getting some specs with the Fosi is easier, mho....

My personal switching routine is somewhat different...

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