La Poire Juteuse Posted July 9 Share Posted July 9 (edited) Hi I recently have reached my end-goal of two sets for playing vinyl. In fact: two amps (Kraus KPR 100 + KPA 100 (=Kyocera) and JVC JA-S71) and two players (Technics SL-10 and JVC QL-A7). Both sets can handle two sets of speakers. Just short after I ordered a ''2 in, 2 out Audio Signal Switch'', I became aware of the existence of the Sony System Selector SB-5335. This device would be a far more flexible and more beautiful solution for my aim to link the 2 sets of speakers to either of the 2 amps. And with which I would alsobe able to link either player to any amp. Now my question: do other manufacturers have similar devices? And just like the 'vintage' Sony: construction periode '70's / '80's. TIA! La Poire Juteuse The Netherlands Edited July 9 by La Poire Juteuse error in model number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkaramazov Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 I don't know if you have had your answer, but perhaps one of these devices from Luxman may work: https://audio-database.com/LUXMAN/etc/selector.html They do pop up from time to time second hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Poire Juteuse Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 hey dear mkaramazov My appreciation for your reply! You are in fact the first to reply my question. I will look into the possibilities of these Luxman's. But as far as I can see now, having read the descriptions yet, there is no switching possibility between two turntables in combination with two amplifiers? But maybe I'am wrong!? I will see. Thanks again! greetz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 (edited) 1 hour ago, La Poire Juteuse said: But as far as I can see now, having read the descriptions yet, there is no switching possibility between two turntables in combination with two amplifiers? You have me confused, Marius. Connecting one of several pairs of spkrs to an amp is relatively simple (I have a Niles SSVC-4 to do this); adding the ability of one of two amps to be connected to the spkrs is also not much of a step up in complexity - as these are all "high level" connections. However, allowing one of two TTs to be switched into the music circuit involves "low level" signals (using RCA cables). And even if your Technics SL-10 is one with an in-built phono stage ... it would generally be plugged into a preamp - not a power amp (so as to be able to control volume? Can you list all the various connection options you wish to include? Edited July 30 by andyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Poire Juteuse Posted July 30 Author Share Posted July 30 hello dear andyr I drawed a diagram to be, hopefully, more clear. For example: to be able to connect my TT2 to either of my 2 Amps. And further of course, to be able to connect only one Speakers set OR both to either of the two Amps. About preamps: mij JVC JA-S71 is an integrated amp and the Kraus-set has an separate pre-amp I already have a switch for connecting one speakerset OR both speakersets to either of the 2 Amps. But not the possibility to choose which TT should be connected to chosen Amp. Thanks again for looking into my situation. greetings Marius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted July 30 Share Posted July 30 Thanks for the diagram, Marius ( @La Poire Juteuse ). That's exactly what I was hoping for. It looks pretty complicated - I will have to think on it, tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Hi Marius, ( @La Poire Juteuse ) The problem with your diagram is that the way you drew it allows 2 amplifiers to be connected to the same pair of spkrs - which is not what you want to happen. So you have to separate the region between the 2 amps and the 2 pairs of spkrs to have 2 switches: the first to select one of Amp 1 and Amp 2 to proceed and the second to direct the selected amp to either Spkr 1 or Spkr 2. (Note: allowing both spkrs to be used at once ... makes it more complicated!) These switches need to be robust - to cope with spkr currents. But you said you already have a switch for connecting one speakerset OR both speakersets to either of the 2 Amps. So surely ... that problem is solved? Re. the TT switch - that is simply switching a low level (RCA) signal - so only needs much less robust switches. I would use a 4-pole, 3-way rotary switch for each TT: * the 4x 'input' tags on each switch are for the TT's: L&R signal plus L&R signal ground. * each set of 3 'output' tags is used as follows: amp #1 RCA input no connection amp #2 RCA input. I can supply you with a couple of switches, if you want to make it up yourself - or I can build it for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Poire Juteuse Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 hi first of all: thanks! But: my diagram was exactly what I want (and already have). The switch that I bought (as shown in the attached photo) allows me to choose an amp AND to choose either set of speakers OR both sets at the same time. The only missing possibility is, that I would like to be able to connect either of the TT'S to either of the 2 amps... So, I thought this Sony SB-5335 is a perfect but precious solution. And maybe there is an alternative ftom another brand? Or maybe: could I add another apparatus to connect either of the 2 TT'S to either of the 2 Amps? The fact that all the functionalities are not combined in one device is of none importance to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 1 minute ago, La Poire Juteuse said: hi first of all: thanks! But: my diagram was exactly what I want (and already have). The switch that I bought (as shown in the attached photo) allows me to choose an amp AND to choose either set of speakers OR both sets at the same time. The only missing possibility is, that I would like to be able to connect either of the TT'S to either of the 2 amps... So, I thought this Sony SB-5335 is a perfect but precious solution. And maybe there is an alternative ftom another brand? Or maybe: could I add another apparatus to connect either of the 2 TT'S to either of the 2 Amps? The fact that all the functionalities are not combined in one device is of no importance to me OK - great that you already have the amp/spkr switch. As I said, I can make you a TT switch - PM me if you are interested. The Sony SB-5335 seems like far more functionality than you need?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Poire Juteuse Posted July 31 Author Share Posted July 31 you're right about the Sony: too much and too expansive But: wanna build a switch for TT/amp crosswise selection? What would it look like and what about costs including costs of sending ? Better to ask in advance And you might know: no standard and cheap solutions already for this particularly situation available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Poire Juteuse Posted August 5 Author Share Posted August 5 still want to fix me a switch to connect either of the two TT to either of the two Amps? Please let me know about costs and maybe an picture and the dimensions? Greetz Marius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 10 minutes ago, La Poire Juteuse said: still want to fix me a switch to connect either of the two TT to either of the two Amps? Please let me know about costs and maybe an picture and the dimensions? Greetz Marius Sorry, Marius, - not sure whether this is directed at me ... but if it is, you should use the SNA PM service to connect directly to me, rather than just posting on this thread. (Click on my avatar - and then click on "Message".) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Poire Juteuse Posted August 5 Author Share Posted August 5 sorry if I did something wrong! But we spoke before about alternatives for a Sony SB-5335. Last time you offered me to make a switch to connect 2 TT to 2 Amps (crosswise). So: TT 1 to Amp. 1 OR Amp. 2; and also: TT 2 to Amp. 1 OR Amp. 2 If necessary, I will click on your Avatar. (but don't know what ''SNA PM service'' is....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyr Posted August 5 Share Posted August 5 Hi Marius, 11 hours ago, La Poire Juteuse said: sorry if I did something wrong! Nooo - nothing wrong! 11 hours ago, La Poire Juteuse said: But we spoke before about alternatives for a Sony SB-5335. Last time you offered me to make a switch to connect 2 TT to 2 Amps (crosswise). So: TT 1 to Amp. 1 OR Amp. 2; and also: TT 2 to Amp. 1 OR Amp. 2 If necessary, I will click on your Avatar. Yes - so what we do now is go to "Private Messaging", to deal with the (confidential) details. 11 hours ago, La Poire Juteuse said: (but don't know what ''SNA PM service'' is....) Click on my avatar - this is what I got when I clicked on yours: Then click on "Message". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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