...Hey thanx Charles/Rollo...
Checked out the switch and it looks like a high quality unit. Unfortunately, I have more than one source so I need the switch, otherwise I'd take your advice and eliminate it altogether for better sound. Looks like I won't have to replace it anyway...Nicholas has sent me a new ref 4 TVC. But, it's good to know a good source just in case...
cheers,
marty