Me, too.
Bests way to connect two input sources to one set of speakers?
One source is a stereo amplifier. The other source is an A/V receiver. I use the A/V receiver when watching movies. I use the amp when listening to music. I have one set of speakers and I am looking for a convenient way to connect them. I would prefer automatic switching, but manual switching would be OK if that's the only affordable option.
I heard about the Niles SPK-1 but it does not seem to be manufactured any longer. What are some recommendations?
I heard about the Niles SPK-1 but it does not seem to be manufactured any longer. What are some recommendations?
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I found the Niles SPK-1 Speaker Level A-B Switcher; 12V-Triggered | Niles Audio https://www.nilesaudio.com/product/speaker-level-b-switcher-12v-triggered-FG00240 Cost is around $130 I think. The discontinued item is the Niles ABS1 Black (FG00271) Speaker Level A-B Switcher. There is no reason to spend thousands on an additional set of speakers when a switch box will do the job with no degradation in sound quality. Furthermore, a 2nd set of speakers in the same room, even if one did want to spend the money, is usually not a good acoustic solution at all. Only one set of speakers can be positioned optimally. |
What A/V receiver? What Amplifier? Is it an integrated amp, or a pre-amp and amp combination? Does it have HT bypass or a processor loop? I've run several different combo systems in the past, connecting the L&R front pre-outs from my HT receiver into the HT bypass / processor loop on an integrated amp or a pre-amp. This solves the problem because you are never changing speaker cable connections. Once you have calibrated your HT with the amp connected to the HT Bypass, all of your switching is done electronically. No time to go into details at the moment. However, if you want more detail, I can get back to you in a couple of days.... |
I bought mine on ebay https://www.ebay.com/p/Niles-Spk-1-Black-Speaker-Level-A-b-Switcher/1301529465 If you need to switching sub-woofer: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Niles-Audio-AVS-2-Line-Level-A-B-Switcher/323424938106?hash=item4b4da0e87a:... Or combination of both: https://www.smarthome.com/niles-audio-sas-1-combination-speaker-level-a-b-switching-system.html |
@reubent > No time to go into details at the moment. However, if you want more detail, I can get back to you in a couple of days.... Yes, thanks. Here's my equipment:
For most scenarios, that 1 second delay in audio starting is not a big problem, so I have not put any time into investigating it. However, whole-house music distribution that audio delay from running the signal through the receiver will cause this one room to be out of sync with the other rooms. I can avoid that by running the sound from PC to DAC to Amp to speakers without going through the receiver. (Alternatively, I guess I could figure out if there is a way to get rid of the delay in the receiver, but that might end up requiring a lot of time to sort out.) |
The web page is a bit confusing, but this looks like it would also work: The Decware Zen Switchbox model ZSB http://www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html Am I right? |
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The web page is a bit confusing, but this looks like it would also work: Doesn’t look like it is for speakers....It is a line level switcher/selector. |