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Switching between 2 amps , 1 set of speakers?

Hello all..if I wanted to switch between 2 amps to my 1 set of speakers guessing the best way is the manual labor way of connecting / disconnecting cables ....is there a switcher that doesn’t degrade audio quality or way to do this using connecting cables from 1 amp to another using some in/out safely? Thanks

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bagadiong
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Hi Tommy,
Your problem can easily solve, find tube preamplifier ( ARC, CJ or Dynco Pas- ng) that have two output and multiple inpyt. you can connect your two Amplifier and play.additional info,all external unit like cd,turntable etc.you can connect in input in tube preamplifier.
 Enjoy
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axememan
279 posts
 
I use this and it works great.Single ended tho..no xlr
On Amazon
TC-7220 2-Way Amplifier Speaker Selector Switch Switcher Comparator Crossover Routerby TEC4.4 out of 5 stars    27 customer reviews | 14 answered questionsPrice:$119.99 Free Shipping for Prime MembersGet 
  • Listen to amplifier A or B through one pair of speakers
  • Listen to Speakers pair 1 or 2 from one of the 2 amplifiers
  • Compatible with all types of amplifiers and loudspeakers
  • Input / output through gold plated binding post to accept heavy duty speaker wires or speaker wire pins
  • No external power required
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
Avoid switchers if at all possible. They are one of the cheapest ways to destroy sound quality.
cytocycle
1,043 posts
 
https://www.technologyfactory.eu/index.php?item=luxman-as-55&action=article&aid=9212&lan...  Luxman makes some high end switchers
geek101
284 posts
 
@cytocycle thanks for pointing to Luxman. Looks like a well built product.

@douglas_schroeder is there no switch in the market that you feel is of sufficient quality?. When testing between amps, plugging and unplugging cables is quite a chore. If you think any switch will add color then I guess there is no choice. Very interested in your insight.
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