Switch box & audio integrity
Here are links to a couple of additional possibilities, at higher price points, including the Decware model Roggae referred to: Decware Zen ($329) DB Systems DBP-2JAU/5 ($110) (click on the links under "DBP-2J/5" for further info). I used the DB Systems switchbox many years ago with fine results. A possible downside, IIRC, is that it is fairly light, and it might therefore tilt upwards at the front if heavy cables are attached to it in the rear. Regards, -- Al |
Try one and see. Not much to loose. I use a switch like that I got at Radio SHack years ago for about $20 with my second system. It works fine there. I might be somewhat concerned initially using it in my main rig, but I would not know for sure until I tried. In general, I would try to use a pre-amp with enough inputs built in first, but not hesitate to at least try a switching device if needed, especially if of decent build quality. |
Hi Roggae I don't know if this will help you but this is what I use to switch between inputs as one of my preamps only had one set of RCA inputs. It has a nice build quality IMO and I have not experience any sonic degradation in the systems I've used it in. Niles AXP-1 http://www.amazon.com/Niles-Black-FG00002-Auxiliary-Selector/dp/B00006I5J0/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1411484283&sr=1-1&keywords=niles+audio+axp-1 I hope this helps and good luck with the search. |
Thanks for the suggestion on building my own. I ended up getting some advise on pro-level gear I could find used on ebay and got a Kramer VS-401N 4x1 Audio / Video Switch for $32+10S/H. I couldn't find much info on but I realize at that price 'pro-level' is probably not appropriate. I only found one site selling it for $280 and no other info, so I thought I'd take a shot and do some A/B comparisons at home. Anyway, if anyone knows this device and has thoughts on it please let me know! Thanks, Kerrio |
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