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Post by tropicallutefisk on Jul 22, 2024 13:34:21 GMT -5
Looking for a recommendation on a XLR switch box... This would be a 2 IN and 1 OUT application. Basically, I want a switch box so I can easily go between my Marantz pre pro and my Schiit Freya pre. So it would be the L and R signal OUT from the Marantz and the L and R signal OUT from the Freya going to a switch that will determine whether the Marantz or the Freya feeds the amps. I found such a device called the One Little Bear by Douk. Anyone familiar with this one or any other switch that would do the job without a noticeable sacrifice in sound quality?
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Post by LuisV on Jul 22, 2024 15:32:26 GMT -5
If I recall correctly, the Freya has a HT bypass.
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Jul 22, 2024 16:57:40 GMT -5
If I recall correctly, the Freya has a HT bypass. Not exactly. I switch the Freya into Passive mode and switch to the input with the Marantz. Then I turn the volume to Max. It works fine, but I’d rather just turn a knob to safely switch back and forth without worrying about the volume setting. |
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Post by LuisV on Jul 22, 2024 17:49:29 GMT -5
Ah yea... forgot that you needed to turn the volume to max.
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Post by Radblue on Jul 26, 2024 18:00:02 GMT -5
Not exactly an apple to apple comparison by I needed a fully balanced xlr volume control for my system and I purchased a Douk Audio unit that also had rca in/out and let me choose which in with what out and visa versa. It was a passive unit and had absolutely no effect on sound quality. It just worked while being audibly invisible .
I looked up the unit your talking about on Amazon, seems they have a 3in 1 out and a 1in 3 out version, they are also passive. If I found myself in need of such a unit I wouldn't think twice about buying it based on my experience with their products.
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Post by vcautokid on Jul 26, 2024 19:02:28 GMT -5
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Post by AudioHTIT on Jul 27, 2024 11:27:42 GMT -5
Looking for a recommendation on a XLR switch box... This would be a 2 IN and 1 OUT application. Basically, I want a switch box so I can easily go between my Marantz pre pro and my Schiit Freya pre. So it would be the L and R signal OUT from the Marantz and the L and R signal OUT from the Freya going to a switch that will determine whether the Marantz or the Freya feeds the amps. I found such a device called the One Little Bear by Douk. Anyone familiar with this one or any other switch that would do the job without a noticeable sacrifice in sound quality? Seems like this unit meets your needs, doubt you’d hear a difference, and the price is right. |
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Post by tropicallutefisk on Jul 27, 2024 14:25:28 GMT -5
I made the purchase and just received it. It appears very well built, but I haven’t hooked it up yet. Its the first of two additions to my 2.1 system, and I’m still waiting on the second, a Marchand XM66 crossover.
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