[Atlplasma]

I tried posting this question in another circle but got no replies. Since Jim just told me my ST RTs are shipping, I figured it would be okay to ask for some advice here instead.

So here goes...

I've read that some tube amps have a home theater bypass, and that this feature allows an owner to toggle between two channel analog and multichannel digital (home theater) source material while using the same set of speakers.

I was wondering if there was a easily way to do this without the built-in bypass? I have a Yamaha AVR I use for DVD playback but recently added an Eico ST-70 for music listening. I'm using the Yamaha as a preamp with three Outlaw monoblocks. For the Eico, I'm using the on-board amplification (35 watts per channel).

Can I set up some type of A/B switch that would allow me to switch easily between the Yamaha (multichannel) and Eico (2 channel)? At the moment, I have separate cable runs from each device and plug/unplug the left and right channels whenever I want to listen to the Eico. I don't suppose it's as easy as doubling up the connection on the L/R channels.

I also don't want to risk damaging my shiny new STs when they arrive. 

Steve

[fsimms]

I use one and it has worked very well for a few years.  I don't remember where I got it   The main thing is to get a break before make switch.  It needs to break the connection to the amp before it makes a new connection to the other amp.  Make sure they talk about switching amps in the write up for the switch box.

Bob

[Atlplasma]

Was it something like this Niles DPS-1?

http://www.nilesaudio.com/product.php?prodID=DPS-1&recordID=Source%20Switching%20Systems&categoryID=Automated%20Switching%20Systems&catcdID=10&prdcdID=FG00003

[fsimms]

Was it something like this Niles DPS-1?

It is very much like it, but it is the Russound.

http://www.russound.com/ab2.htm