Reddit reviews Sescom SES-AUDIO-AB RCA Stereo Audio MP3 FLAC WMA A/B Switch
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Left and Right Stereo RCA ConnectorCan Function as Input/Output ExpansionIdeal for Home Theater / Studio / GamersBi-directional SwitchRequires No Power
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This is a really small rca switch box. This and a single 3.5mm to rca converter could work for you.
AKA an integrated amp.
Maybe the AudioSource Amp100 (new model: Amp100VS)
Edit: JK the amp 100 is an auto switching amp.
Maybe a simple RCA switch
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008BMLXAU/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1467057563&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=rca+switch
And a SMSL SA50
This switch is a bit cheaper than the Sys if you want to go that route.
Sescom SES-AUDIO-AB. It's not cheap but I like that it's a passive switch so I shouldn't lose any gain or cause any signal degradation from the DAC into either amp.
Yep, just a simple switch. There's tons that are super cheap but are questionable quality. Probably the cheapest one that's recommended by audio people is the Sescom one.
https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-Audio-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU
You can install this before the Magni 3 (to get the pre-amp ability even for your Soundblaster Z) or after the Magni 3 to ensure the Magni gets a direct signal from the Modi. But reality any switch will work that fits your workspace as extra inputs for your speakers maybe beneficial.
You just plug it in-reverse, its a passive mechanical switch.
If you're paranoid you can just get this instead https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-Audio-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
I am going to get one of these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BMLXAU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=2FXGOPTIVRONJ&coliid=IPD58MORXUAJX
Since my speaker Amp and headphone amp are going to share a DAC.
I got it all set up and working but the interference remains. This led me to find the actual source which I left out because I didn't think it would be an issue. The preamp goes into one of these because I have two sets of speakers I like to listen to the turntable from depending on what I'm doing in the room. If either disconnect the second pair of powered speakers or I run it directly from the preamp instead of that switch all the interference is gone. Now I just need to figure out what to replace it with. I've been trying to avoid placing a giant stereo receiver near the TT because of lack of space.
Would this work?
https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-Audio-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1489606534&sr=8-1&keywords=sescom+rca&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=9e22f9a289607ca43caab6468536586e
The SYS has a knob for passive volume control; that's what needs to be at max, which means the SYS isn't lowering the volume. Electrically, this means the signal from the DAC is kept at line level.
As for a dedicated device, a quick googling got me this.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008BMLXAU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1453255299&sr=1&keywords=SESCOM&linkCode=sl1&tag=zeos-20&linkId=03d4841ca94905b22099d1b681629708
Do you know what that's called? I'm assuming it's cheaper than this: http://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-Audio-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU
https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-Audio-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU
I looked at this one but the reviews on the built quality are not fantastic. A few people speak to making their own which could be an interesting approach.
All you can really do is add a manual switch between the DAC and two devices. There are cheaper options but they are huge
The Modi is just the dac, You still need a headphone amp (Schiit Magni in this case) to power the 598's.
Is there something like this that isnt a piece of junk?
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https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-Stereo-Audio-Replacement-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU/ref=sr_1_20?ie=UTF8&qid=1537930851&sr=8-20&keywords=stereo+switch
Review seemed fine. As long as it is passive it shouldn't affect SQ. I know Zeos uses this one but it is more expensive.
Actually, I have this RCA version.
https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-Stereo-Audio-Replacement-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU
That's weird you don't like the A1 with the HD650's. IIRC Maverick tuned their amp around the HD650's.
The cheap way is RCA splitters at your Bifrost's output. The more expensive way is an RCA source selector/switch at the Bifrost. You can make one yourself pretty cheaply or there's this god awful $35 one I found on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-MP3-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1405438862&sr=8-12&keywords=rca+switch
Is there anything that takes 1 input and switches between 2 outputs that isn't $35?
Or is this really my only choice?
Here is a actual switch: https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-Audio-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
>RCA inputs you can use an RCA to 3.5mm cord.
Exactly what I meant, just double checking that using those cords isn't taboo or something.
Will probably buy a DJPRE2 and This.
Thanks for your help. Really appreciate it.
There are audio (and video) A/B switches that you can use to route 2 (or more) inputs (in your case PC and TV) to a single output (your JBL speakers). It will have a toggle switch of some type.
Here is an example (there are different types)
http://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-Audio-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0
You would have to mix and match your cable types to make everything work, but it can be done.
I own one of these from Sescom. Simple RCA A/B switch. Works both ways. No volume knobs or other nonsense.
35 bucks for a switch, a few connectors plus some wiring, in a cheap plastic enclosure and with this kind of soldering quality (picture of the innards of their RCA switch) seems kind of overpriced, to be perfectly honest.
something like this? Link
Don't quote me on anything, but it looks like a passive switch, so you could do either
OR
Or any combination, if you have multiple.
https://www.amazon.com/Sescom-SES-AUDIO-AB-Stereo-MP3-Switch/dp/B008BMLXAU
Depending on how your system is set up, you may like the hardware solution. I have a DAC (Digital Audio Converter, AKA USB Sound Card) that outputs Stereo (Red and White RCA) to my amplifier, when has a headphone jack. I also use speakers that use Stereo (Red and White RCA), so I found this nifty product. (Linky)
Yep, you are correct. With this.
The reason I went with this solution is because I didn't like the way it'd accomplished what I wanted. It wouldn't look as good (it's cheap) and the more important reason is that I'd have to adjust sound volume every time when switching between devices.
Volume for the speakers on the PC is 10% where as the volume for the headphones is maxed out. That makes for loud noises and I've done it before. It's not fun and plus I work nights so loud noises are bad.