Keith G wrote:
"Rob" wrote in message
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I've got two amplifiers and I'd like to switch between them. At the
moment I'm plugging/unplugging at the speakers. For reasons of cable
management, convenience and neatness I'd like to use a switch. QED did
one a while ago but it's discontinued, and replaced with a wall switch
which is too 'embedded' for my liking, and pricey.

I was having a look in Wickes for a suitable switch, and it looks as
though a four gang light switch would do it (8 wires in, four wires
out), but this has four switches.

Ideally I'd like one switch - amplifier A, or amplifier B.

Any ideas?

Thanks, Rob


The important thing in this scenario Rob is to be sure you have a *break
before make* switch and preferably one which places the 'other' amplifer
under a load when it's switched away from. in a both amps *on*
situation. (I bet Fekki Norsaam up in Bluebell Audio would run you one
up if you asked him??)


Yep, that'd be the belt and braces way, and have the advantage of being
able to keep both switched on. Bluebell site looks good - but why no
kits? For now, I'll try the disciplined approach ...

If you are well-enough disciplined, there are some speaker (2 pairs)
switches that you could use in reverse (I think I have one here you
would be welcome to),

Hadn't thought of that; I can easily pop into Maplins, thanks for the offer.

but I would rather use a 'patchbox' (permissible
use here?) and switch by means of pulling jack plugs in this instance...


Yes, you mentioned that when I last asked about the 'safe to run a valve
amp under no load'. And I've been sort of happy just plugging/unplugging
at the speakers. But now is the time for a little hifi housekeeping, and
tidy it all up a little.