Running Two TT into one phono input, best options?


I am pretty sure I have broached this subject before, heck I may have even made a similar thread in the past.

But here is my quandary.

I have three TT but only two input on my phono.

I really do NOT want to plug/unplug every time I want to use one that is not plugged in atm.

So is there any good option for very low level switching out there?

My quick Google searching brought up a USA company called Decware that make passive preamps and switch boxes. What caught my eye was that they specifically have an option to configure a unit as low level tonearm input instead of line level.
Which sounds perfect to my ears, maybe....

www.decware.com.

Anyone ever used one of these or have other options or solutions?
Thanks and stay safe.
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Showing 1 response by elliottbnewcombjr

I also went thru this recently, started a thread, found a few options, members added a lot to the discussion and suggested choices

https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/phono-eq-small-inexpensive-two-phono-inputs

For MM, any simple RCA a/b switch will do it, I had an old small Sony Video Switcher, a,b,c,d in, 1 out. Best arm/cartridge direct to phono 1, a/b switch to phono 2 for the other 2 arms.

Then I decided to enter the world of Moving Coil

Any Step Up Transformer (SUT) with a combination of 2 selectible inputs, and PASS will do it, that lets you keep using your existing preamp’s phono, 1 direct, 2 thru SUT.

I got this, 3 selectable inputs. I love it, versatile options for MC, and PASS for MM, separate selector for the 3 rear inputs. You could run all 3 arms thru this, then into your Phono 1 input, use any combo of MM/MC, 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Fidelity-research-FR-FRT-4-Toroidal-Transformer-In-Excellent-Condition/333648114135?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649