How do you A/B amps in your system?


Comparing two different amps in my system of separates requires changing speaker cable connections, inputs, and sometimes system volume. Do you have any tricks you use to simplicity the switch over and minimize time between hearing one then the other? I know audio reviewers make comparisons between amps, but for me there is more subjectivity at play than say comparing two input components. Is this just the nature of the beast, or do you veteran listeners have tips and tricks!?

peterf6

Douk Audio VU3 Pro.  Can switch between 2 amps and/or 2 sets of speakers plus you get colored meters.  

@bassbuyer That looks like a cool one. I love that the VU meters are so broken down in the sub 10 Watts area. You can watch to see how often you get beyond the first watt!

Its good to switch time and time. Move the amp and replace the speaker location.  If I want to do audiophile listening, get the Luxman 590AXII out.  If I want to enjoy the warm tube sound, try the Yamaha AS3200.  Having multiple equipment alows you to lift and move around.  Happy listening.

@webking185 You make such a nice point: Once you are listening to a certain level of sound quality, you're not so much listening for a difference between apples and oranges as you are for nuances between varieties of apples. I'm swapping a Marantz 8b and a Schiit Aegir on a 90db efficient pair of vintage KEFs. They both sound delicious.