How to combine AV receiver with a tube HiFi system?

[TankPopper]

Hi all,

TLDR - I want to use my HiFi speakers for HT without going through my tube monoblocks.

I have an all tube HiFi system with DIY tube monoblocks and PureAudioProject Quintet10's speakers.

I also have a Samsung soundbar for HT duties, and it's terrible.
To make matters more complicated, I use an Intel NUC HTPC as a source.

I would love to use my speakers for HT, but I don't want to turn my monoblocks for random TV watching.
So what's the best way to go about this? add an AV receiver and speaker / amplifier switch box? Is there a better way?

Thanks!
Tank out.

 

[Gigantic]

I have my 2-channel system connected to my HT system several ways:

the main way I use it is that I use Apple TV for 99% of HT use. From the Apple TV device, I go via HDMI to an HDMI/Coax splitter. from there, it goes via Coaxial cable into my DAC, and 2-channel system. The HDMI passes through into my AVR. I don't have mains hooked up to the AVR. the downside is that I have to adjust both volume controls.

I also use the pre-outs on my AVR, into my 2 channel pre-amp. This setup is less than ideal, as the pre-out requires my 2-channel preamp volume to be dimed for unity gain.

lastly, my disc transport is connected to both my AVR and DAC and both can be used simultaneously.

 

[Dan13105]

Short of swapping speaker cables between the tubes and the theater receiver, sounds like you need a amplifier/speaker switch. Douk Audio VU3 is the one I have.
And since owning mine Fosi Audio has also released one, the LC30



They both will allow you to switch between 2 amplifiers and 2 sets of speakers, without switching wires around