Best way to Select Multiple Sources
Hi, long time lurker, first-time poster...
I have preamps that only have a single line in connection. I inherited them from my Dad, who built a custom patch panel for them. with camac and rca connectors. The challenge is the cables on the patch panel are very short -- I can barely make it work in my stand.
So, the question is whether there are high-quality input switches out there (the Manly Skipjack is about the only one I've found and I'm unsure of audio quality), or whether I should try to build a replacement patch panel. I'd need to switch between 4 inputs: CD, Tuner, DAC, and AUX.
The good news is since there is a separate phono in, my most critical listening path is straight-through and doesn't go through the patch panel.
I have preamps that only have a single line in connection. I inherited them from my Dad, who built a custom patch panel for them. with camac and rca connectors. The challenge is the cables on the patch panel are very short -- I can barely make it work in my stand.
So, the question is whether there are high-quality input switches out there (the Manly Skipjack is about the only one I've found and I'm unsure of audio quality), or whether I should try to build a replacement patch panel. I'd need to switch between 4 inputs: CD, Tuner, DAC, and AUX.
The good news is since there is a separate phono in, my most critical listening path is straight-through and doesn't go through the patch panel.
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You might want to consider the Decware ZSB ($359 + options). http://www.decware.com/newsite/ZSB.html Or at a much lower price the DB Systems DBP-2JAU/5 ($110 + options) https://www.dbsystemsaudio.com/access.html https://www.dbsystemsaudio.com/ I’ve used the latter with fine results sonically, although not with my most critical sources. But its small size and light weight tends to result in the front tilting upward when cables are connected to it. Regards, -- Al |
