Add a/b switch? How to run 2nd pair of speakers?


I've got speakers in both my living room (main system) and kitchen. I used to have an integrated that had an a/b switch so it was no problem playing both or either sets of speakers.

Now I have moved up in the world and purchased a Rogue Tempest Magnum integrated which obviously does not have an a/b switch.

What are my options to keep my kitchen speakers running? I do not want to set up a seperate system. But, I've heard piggy-backing the speaker terminals degrades the sound.

Does adding a seperate a/b switch effect sonics negatively?
Where might I get one and what is a good brand?

Any ideas? Thanks very much.
richardmr

Showing 1 response by jax2

Adcom, Bryston and Parasound all make Selector boxes. Audio Advisor carries the Adcom and Parasound. I have no idea as to the sonic affects of each of these units and would be curious myself. If you really want control over the quality of the component you could probably easily (and cheaply) build your own selector box. PartsExpress should have everything you need.

http://www.adcom.com/custom/speakerselectors.htm
http://www.bryston.ca/swisel.html
http://www.parasound.com/products/specialty/sps140.html
http://www.audioadvisor.com
http://www.partsexpress.com