line level or RCA A/B switch?

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line level or RCA A/B switch?
« on: 31 Dec 2017, 02:54 am »
 I'm trying to hook up 2 subwoofers, a left and a right, to both of my amps. My home theater 5.1 and my my mono block 2 channel set up.
 In order to do this easily and safely, I assume I need some kind of switcher?  Up until now I've just been unplugging one set of RCAs and switching them for the appropriate amp.
 
 Is this what I need? Do you have other suggestions? Do these both do the same thing? Should I be looking for a better quality switch? Maybe I can even build one??
Also I tried posting in the "path of least resistance" but it wasn't allowing me for some reason.
Thanks folks.

https://www.amazon.com/Stereo-Switch-Splitter-Adapter-Toggle/dp/B01N4B94LZ/ref=pd_sbs_23_8?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01N4B94LZ&pd_rd_r=ZNEZHYM4P4MSZ8RZJ6NH&pd_rd_w=f2ZMo&pd_rd_wg=YLNQN&psc=1&refRID=ZNEZHYM4P4MSZ8RZJ6NH

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TL1QH4C/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1


Edit: Found this too.
 http://www.diyaudioblog.com/2012/06/custom-rca-switch-box-for-audio.html

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Re: line level or RCA A/B switch?
« Reply #1 on: 31 Dec 2017, 01:51 pm »
Heck, even Radio Shack made RCA input selector switch boxes. Yes they are labeled input, but nobody will tell if you use them for outputs.

Phil A

Re: line level or RCA A/B switch?
« Reply #2 on: 31 Dec 2017, 03:08 pm »
Stores use brands like - https://www.pacrad.com/calrad-40-649-three-position-rca-video-stereo-audio-switch.html  or     https://www.audioauthority.com/product_details/1154A1


Years back when Circuit City was going out of business they had these huge plastic bins full of things.  I asked how much and they said $25/bin, including the bin and contents.  So I picked up one.  It had Audio Authority and Calrad distribution switches in it they used to distribute audio (e.g. from CD/DVD players) or video.  I used one for a bit in the old house and gave away some of the cables.

pinkfloyd4ever

Re: line level or RCA A/B switch?
« Reply #3 on: 1 Jan 2018, 05:20 pm »
So you need two 2-channel inputs and one 2-channel output, correct?

How about the Schiit Sys? http://www.schiit.com/products/sys