• 03-12-2011, 05:02 PM
    Poultrygeist
    Need a quality audio switcher
    With only one input on my integrated amp I would appreciate recommendations for a quality audio switcher.
  • 03-12-2011, 05:23 PM
    blackraven
    Look at the niles audio web site. They make quality gear. I have used their amp switchers.

    http://www.nilesaudio.com/product_de...ems&catcdID=10
  • 03-12-2011, 10:01 PM
    TheHills44060
    Yikes one input...well, my vote goes for the niles as well.
  • 03-13-2011, 06:31 AM
    basite
    if you don't mind a little DIY'ing, get yourself a DACT rotary switch, or another good equivalent (Alps, ...), and quality RCA sockets, and start soldering...
  • 03-13-2011, 08:18 AM
    hifitommy
    the russound TMS-1 and the radio shack 42-2105 realistic tape control center will do nicely. made to handle up to three tape recorders.

    i use my TMS-1 to hook up my tape recorders and cdr to the preamp and its is just the ticket.

    below is an ebay listing for the RS unit.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=290543398671

    below is an ebay listing for the tms-1, a better unit in my estimation. getting a couple of these items to have on had would be a good idea.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/RUSSOUND-FMP-mod...-/110659148678

    you wont be sorry for getting both items.
  • 03-13-2011, 04:01 PM
    JoeE SP9
    I've been using a Russound TMS-1 for years. I bought it new in the 70's. Every 5 years or so I disassemble it and clean it with Deoxit. Currently I have three cassette decks connected to it. It's connected to the one of the tape loops on my SP-9. My only complaint is that the little rubber bumper feet disappeared years ago..
  • 03-13-2011, 04:05 PM
    hifitommy
    go to your local electronics store and they have stick on feet of different sizes. i just bought some to put on a laptop yesterday at Electronic City on burbank blvd in burbank california. i also use a hunk of lead to weigh it down, the wires are more formidable than the unit.

    i got mine back in about '75 too, new. i guess i should de-ox-it too.
  • 03-13-2011, 06:07 PM
    JoeE SP9
    I've already replaced the bumpers with some larger square stick on ones. Yes, "audiophile" cables do make it unstable. A bag of sand and lead shot is holding it down. I didn't need it when I first bought it.
  • 03-14-2011, 04:30 PM
    jrhymeammo
    I second Basite's suggestion.
    For non-DIY guys, I think below products would be sufficient.
    The Goldpoint also offers attenuators and selector switches.

    http://www.goldpt.com/sw4.html
    http://www.decware.com/newsite/rotary.htm

    JRA
  • 03-21-2011, 07:51 AM
    swan24
    I have only two stereo line-level inputs in my integrated tube amplifier, and I wanted to switch one input between a HD tuner, and a streaming audio input from my computer... The Niles PS-1 seems to be a perfect solution... It has two in (l+r), and one output to amp... Thanks for the tip on Niles products... (m.)

    Niles PS-1: http://www.nilesaudio.com/product.ph...rdcdID=FG00012
  • 03-21-2011, 10:12 AM
    SlumpBuster
    I'm glad to see the Radio Shack switcher got some votes. I wasn't sure it would get any love around here. When I opened mine up, it is all solid contacts, straight and thick conductors, and has remained corrosion free for twenty years now. Cost $15. Looks super cheap. Does what it should.