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High quality Speaker switch box for multiple amps?

Stupid idea, I know. But if I wanted to have 2 or 3 separate amps (NOT running at same time, of course) to choose from with 1 preamp. Is there a switch box (preamp to box, box to multiple amps with a,b, c switch, box to main speakers) that is of high quality and will have very minimal effect on sound? Of course I would keep same brand/model of speaker cable at all points. Just curious
aberyclark
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imhififan
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Try this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Niles-Black-FG00230-Speaker-Switching/dp/B00W4FN47K
It switchs input and output of 2 amplifiers, 600W rated, but only for single ended.
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bugredmachine
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Van alstine has a box that can switch all inputs and outputs and level match them. About $1500.00. 

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imhififan
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This is a link to Van Alstine comparator as bugredmachine recommended:
http://avahifi.com/products/accessories/abx-comparator-switchbox
And it safe to switching bridged Amp.
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imhififan
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To make those Amplifier switcher safer for all Amplifiers, parallel all speaker outputs with 25 -100 ohm  5watts resistor.
randy-11
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if testing, you could also try running one amp into each speaker and using the pre-amp to "switch"

this won't test the sound staging and some other things, but costs nothing
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