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Have you ever used a separate speaker selector unit to audition speakers? Would you?

I'm anticipating a big "bake-off" between speakers competing for my affection. I have a tube amp that requires shut down, short break, between speaker changes. So, I'm thinking of getting a speaker selector box to do this. I don't want to spend a mint, but if the speakers are multi-thousand, it seems that spending a little money to really compare them might be worth it.

I know that such interpositions of wires and hardware degrades the sound. But this would be done to all speakers being compared -- so it would remain a level playing field.

Of course, if it trashes them all, then no comparisons can really be done.

Any thoughts about auditioning speakers at home with a speaker selector box?
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mrklas
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I have only experienced a switcher in a store.

My general concern with "A" vs "B" comparisons is when listening to music our brains can 'color' the sound by adding memories to the equation.  Therefore, I've been more inclined to be introspective on what I hear and how I feel during the listening.  

And in the end I believe most of us like listening to music so I am comfortable with my decision being my decision because I'm sure that with enough time and effort I could realize my decision was merely good versus the 'best'.

In other words, enjoy your process!
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