What about switching between amps driving a single speaker? I use an Ayre VX-5 Twenty stereo amp to drive KEF Reference 1s, but would like be able to switch easily to Cary single-ended monoblocks on occasion. Any recommended switches for that?
Have you ever used a separate speaker selector unit to audition speakers? Would you?
I'm anticipating a big "bake-off" between speakers competing for my affection. I have a tube amp that requires shut down, short break, between speaker changes. So, I'm thinking of getting a speaker selector box to do this. I don't want to spend a mint, but if the speakers are multi-thousand, it seems that spending a little money to really compare them might be worth it.
I know that such interpositions of wires and hardware degrades the sound. But this would be done to all speakers being compared -- so it would remain a level playing field.
Of course, if it trashes them all, then no comparisons can really be done.
Any thoughts about auditioning speakers at home with a speaker selector box?
I know that such interpositions of wires and hardware degrades the sound. But this would be done to all speakers being compared -- so it would remain a level playing field.
Of course, if it trashes them all, then no comparisons can really be done.
Any thoughts about auditioning speakers at home with a speaker selector box?
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hilde45, if you can purchase a good switcher at a reasonable price I can't see how using it, along with other means of evaluating speakers, is anything but another tool to help. I don't think there are many audiophiles who don't understand the emphasized treble and bass routine at this stage of their audio lives, so to bring that up is a bit elementary. Also, hearing the nuances of the sound of one speaker in near time proximity of another can be interesting and informative. I do whole heartedly agree that long term listening will always tell how wise a choice you made. Lastly, you do not get your feathers ruffled to easily the insinuation was there. You are very diplomatic. |
@dbphd Is this what you mean? https://sites.google.com/view/pine-tree-audio/devices/transparent-selector Thanks, @jetter I do think you're right -- it's another tool to use. I guess what I've learned is that it's not to be considered a primary tool. That said, I have read some interesting things about the ephemerality of aural memory from sources which are bona fide scientific and rigorous. It's not just me, questioning what I just heard. It's well-documented that aural memory is subject to many physical and mental sources of error. |
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