Torn between two amps


I would like to use two different amps, but not at the same time. My Cary Rocket 88 sounds better with CD's and my custom OTL amp sounds better with vinyl. I am not sure the best way to hook these up in my system. I do not want to be switching I/C's and speaker cables every time I want to change source.

This is what I thought of but not sure it's the best way;

1.) I did a quick check on the web and saw a Bryston speaker switch box. Thinking I could run the speaker cables to the box and then back out to each amp. (this scares me a bit as who knows what damage can be done if both amps get turned on accidently and/ or speaker A & B buttons get pushed in at the same time ).

2.) Get an interconnect Y adaptor connecting the pre out to each amp.

Will either of the above degrade the sound?

Anyone know a better way to do this?
markpao

Showing 1 response by philjolet

you may not want to hear this but how about selling both and getting a better OTL?

Or maybe sell the Cary and upgrade wire with the money

to my way of thinking, I like vinyl so much better than digital I would honor it first...

but then I am a bit of a purist and do not like switch boxes and y connectors...

good luck