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Audio switcher
This is more of a consumer question, so admin feel free to delete. I have a 1978 Marantz receiver. I want to hook up multiple audio sources, but have them all go into the same input on the Marantz. I have found passive switchers, but they all also are for video. I guess I could use them, but is there an audio only version of such a thing? What search words would I use to find them? Or do you have suggestions on a good one? Thanks!
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Hello Tom and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
Would something like this work for you?
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Ty Ford
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Yes, that would work, but it is literally ten times the price of an unpowered switch box that does audio and video that I have found on Amazon. For my consumer needs, this might be more than I need.
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Hi Tom,
You’ve found a 5×1 stereo audio/video switcher for under $24?
Impressive!
What is it?
Regards,
Ty Ford
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Here is one. There are probably several more options.
https://www.amazon.com/Source-Tabletop-Control-Switch-Internal/dp/B0056DQT1A
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Thanks, Richard.
You win!! ☺
Ty
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This is not a “race for the bottom”. ????
It is an example of that valuable axiom posited by a reviewer over on GearSlutz, one of my favorite tech quotations:“A $200 cable is better than a $2 cable. But it is not better than a $5 cable.”
There is no doubt that the features of the $240 Kramer switcher are essential for many installations. The remote-control and system network features being the most notable.
But for simple stereo line-level input selection, the Kramer box will provide no extra value over the cheap-n-cheerful solutions. KISS. I believe in spending my budget where it will have the most benefit.———————————————————————————
Recording audio without metering and monitoring is exactly like framing and focusing without looking at the viewfinder.
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