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2 amps, 1 pair of speakers????

JDaniel

JDaniel

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I'm wanting to rearrange the equip. in my HT so that I can add a vintage receiver into the mix for 2-channel listening, but I don't want to add another pair of speakers to my 5.1 mix. I want to use my main L/R speakers with my HT receiver when watching a movie, and use them with my vintage Technics (SA-700) receiver for 2 channel. Is this possible?

Can I somehow use a speaker selector in reverse?

I did a search here and Morden posted back in 2003 about buying a Philips SBA 2000 speaker selector that allowed 4 pairs of speakers and 2 amps. I can't find one of those, and most speaker selectors I find only have speaker hookups, not amp hookups.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. There's probably a simple solution, but my simple brain hasn't found it yet.

JD
 
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There are many speaker selectors out there, some good, some bad. I am sure some of the HT forums would have reviews. As wtih anything, the less you pay, the less you get.

Easiest and cheapest solution would be to be a high quality 4PDT (4 pole, double throw) switch. Centre to the spkrs, either side to the amps. Simple and quite effective.

Regards,
Joe
 
JD,

I believe Parts Express sells a switchbox that allows two amps and 3 or 4 pairs of speakers to be connected/switched. I would send a link, but their website appears to be down. :scratch2:

-B
 
I have one here that will allow two amps and four speaker systems to be connected. I am not using it anymore, works great, would say in excellent condition.
Would sell it for $30 plus postage. MSRP $99. 4 years old.
 
I've have built 2 amp/rcvr to spkr switch boxes from a handful of spkr connector strips and 4 double pole double throw slide switches that do the job quite nicely And you need a box to mount it all (all from radio shack). With 1 I can drive 1 spkr set from 3 amps or rcvrs. Oh, and you'll have to work out the wireing, but not too hard. Cost less that $20.
 
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