VHP-1 - possible dumb question

thermalbum · « **on:** 12 Feb 2006, 04:49 pm »

I am thinking of building a headphone only system in my basement/mancave and I was wondering if it is feasible to hook up 3 sources to the VHP-1 if two use a Y adapter ie. CDP/tuner and the other input would have a TT/VPP-1.

CIAudio · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 Feb 2006, 05:46 pm »

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I am thinking of building a headphone only system in my basement/mancave and I was wondering if it is feasible to hook up 3 sources to the VHP-1 if two use a Y adapter ie. CDP/tuner and the other input would have a TT/VPP-1.

VHP-1 has only one input so you need something to switch the inputs. A "Y" adapter is a bad idea because the source will be feeding the VHP-1, and also the output of the other device connected to the adapter.

thermalbum · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Feb 2006, 05:57 pm »

Thanks - I'll see if there are any switches available

unityaudio.ca · « **Reply #3 on:** 14 Feb 2006, 03:14 am »

Niles make a very good one http://www.nilesaudio.com/images/PS-1hi.jpg

CIAudio · « **Reply #4 on:** 14 Feb 2006, 04:34 am »

He needs to be able to switch between three sources...looks like the Niles only has two inputs.

giorgino1 · « **Reply #5 on:** 14 Feb 2006, 02:10 pm »

You could try this:
http://www.decware.com/newsite/rotary.htm

CIAudio · « **Reply #6 on:** 14 Feb 2006, 03:34 pm »

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You could try this:
http://www.decware.com/newsite/rotary.htm

Yep, that should work.

unityaudio.ca · « **Reply #7 on:** 14 Feb 2006, 03:37 pm »

Quote from: CIAudio

He needs to be able to switch between three sources...looks like the Niles only has two inputs.

Must be having a "blond" day.

BradJudy · « **Reply #8 on:** 14 Feb 2006, 08:08 pm »

Here's another option that gives you three inputs and two selectable outputs (so you could use the sources with another system as well). I haven't used one, but they have been recommended a few times on a couple of different forums:

http://fidaudio.com/quintete.html

dhiebert · « **Reply #9 on:** 14 Feb 2006, 11:14 pm »

Quote from: BradJudy

Here's another option that gives you three inputs and two selectable outputs (so you could use the sources with another system as well). I haven't used one, but they have been recommended a few times on a couple of different forums:

http://fidaudio.com/quintete.html

According to the "Order" link on that site, he is no longer taking orders. Does anyone know differently?

thermalbum · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 Feb 2006, 08:04 pm »

The DECWARE switch looks promising. Now to decide if I do a mancave system or get a new radio control model sailplane

Thanks for the info

unityaudio.ca · « **Reply #11 on:** 16 Feb 2006, 03:15 pm »

There's also this one by Canadian company "amx" sold at most local shops in Ottawa:

Robert57 · « **Reply #12 on:** 2 Mar 2006, 12:49 am »

As a newbie, I realize the immediate need in this thread was for three inputs, but would the CI VPC-2 controller also be an excellent switch candidate for two inputs, to connect a headphone amp to a source or preamp? One preamp I'm considering does not have a tape in/out --just two pre outs. Would it be a good idea to use the VPC-2 after one of the pre outs to switch between the CI VPH-1 head amp and ,say, a sub? Or would it be better to place the controller/ switch after the source (SB2, SACD player) and before the preamp? I worry that any attenuation and/or connection in the chain is bound to detract form the sound somewhat. And this assumes an SB2 (Bolder full mod) could drive the VPH head amp directly.

Thanks.

Rob

CIAudio · « **Reply #13 on:** 2 Mar 2006, 01:14 am »

You can use the VPC-2 as a 2 input switch. You would use the 2nd pair of outputs set to "fixed" output (bypassing the volume control).