Switching a single set of speakers between two amps


I search all of the posts first, and found one discussion about this topic, 4 years ago, but it wasn't exactly the same as my situation, so I am going to bring it up to see if anyone has experience with this.

Right now, I am using my AV system in conjunction with my analog system - I have a Garrard 301/Jelco 750L/Zu Audio 103, feeding a Tavish Adagio, which then rolls into an NAD T187/Classe CA5300, connected to KEF speakers (stereo pair are the LS50s, which might be the biggest bargain in audio -I used to run Maggies - the 3.7i's, which are great speakers but turn out to be wrong for my room - contact me if you want to buy them! - I initially purchased them for a different environment, where they worked great, but they are too large for the room I am in now).

What I want to do - continue to use the NAD/Classe system for A/V and also for surround SACD, but install an integrated tube amp - maybe the Line Magnetics 518- for use with vinyl and tape.  I located one well-reviewed switch - the Beresford TC-7220 - and I wanted to see if anyone has actual experience running two different amps with the same speakers, especially when one of them is a tubed amp.
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Showing 2 responses by astelmaszek

Luxman AS50. Look for them on eBay. They will switch up to 3 pairs of speakers, or 3 amp into one set. I've got one of these puppies in my home theater room to switch between my 5 channel amp, 2 channel SS and 2 channel tube amp. It comes with remote.

Another option, manual is MapleTree Audio Design. They will build you a custom switch. I have a 2 into 1 switch built by them that I'd be willing part with if interested.

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I can't tell a difference between Luxman in the way and without but then I'm not a strong believer in cables so I don't see how a well executed relay system like Luxman (basically same design as their integrated amps) would contribute or subtract anything from the sound. Copper is copper.