[fajimr]

I'm wondering if anyone out there knows of a decent selector switch I can use for a few months until I have time to build my AKSA GK-1 pre-amp.  I only need the switch as I am currently running a pair of Endler stepped attenuators to control volume.  Right now I just have my CD running to my amp so all is fine.... but I will soon be getting a tuner and a DVD player (for HT) that I would also like to connect and don't feel like changing the interconnects everytime.

Parts connection has this  for 27.00 but I am not sure how much it might degrade the sound....

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=180-932

thanks in advance
jim

[gitarretyp]

If you can drill holes and solder, i'd suggest building your own. For $50-75, you could build a switcher that's about as good as anything on the market. You could even mount your attenuators in the same box and call it a passive pre.

[Bob Reynolds]

Decware sells this unit: http://www.decware.com/newsite/rotary.htm

[fajimr]

If you can drill holes and solder, i'd suggest building your own. For $50-75, you could build a switcher that's about as good as anything on the market. You could even mount your attenuators in the same box and call it a passive pre.

thanks--- are the DIY plans out there somewhere?  I've tried a google search and didn't find anything solid (i.e. clearly laid out)

thanks for the lead Bob... I'll consider that one.

jim

[gitarretyp]

If you can drill holes and solder, i'd suggest building your own. For $50-75, you could build a switcher that's about as good as anything on the market. You could even mount your attenuators in the same box and call it a passive pre.

thanks--- are the DIY plans out there somewhere?  I've tried a google search and didn't find anything solid (i.e. clearly laid out)

thanks for the lead Bob... I'll consider that one.

jim

There's really nothing to it. If you want two ins and one out, you'll need three sets or RCAs and your choice of switches. You can either use one dpdt, two dpst, or a rotary multi-position switch. Personally, i used to dpst just to seperate the left from right and far as possible. Run one rca from each input to the right and left pins of one the switches, and the center pin goes to your output rca. Repeat for the other channel and tie all of the grounds together for the left and right channels. That's it. You can make things more complicated if you want to switch grounds also, but that shouldn't be necessary.

If you want to mount the attenuator, wire it in between the switch and output.

[PhilNYC]

In case you want to spend a lot more...

http://www.manleylabs.com/containerpages/skipjack.html

[PSP]

Jim,
I'm happy that you have had your AKSA amp running for a while.  I trust all is well and that the music is sweet.

I have used the Grayhill RT2 ($22.00  http://www.welbornelabs.com/switch.htm ) in two Aspen TLPs and been very happy.  It's tiny, so the best way to figure out the pin outs on this is to use a ohm meter with clip leads.

Good luck,
Peter

[fajimr]

thanks gitarretyp..  I love that line "there's nothing to it"  ... and you are probably right.

I just realized that I must already have a selector switch (and rca's) in my Gk-1 preamp kit.  I'll have a look consider using them in a temporary build. if not then I might take up peter's suggestion (i.e if I think I'll muck them up).

yes, the AKSA music is sweet but all that lifeforce talk is giving me upgrade envy...

thanks Phil but I am already maxed out on my audio budget... can you imagine,  in this hobby 

cheers all- time to head home, crack open a nice canadian beer (there are some advantages of moving here from Utah!) and consider possibilities...  jim

[fajimr]

just to follow-up....

I decided to go with the decware unit (http://www.decware.com/newsite/rotary.htm)  but I left two messages on the phone and sent an e-mail with no response    oh well, I guess they don't need my business

I then contacted Mapletree Audio (http://hollowstate.netfirms.com/assembled.htm), they have a nice router that is a bit more expensive at 150.00 but Lloyd was very helpful and answered a few of my inquiries    Unfortunately he couldn't get one built for a couple of weeks so....

I decided to follow peter's advice and get the Grayhill RT2 ($22.00  http://www.welbornelabs.com/switch.htm ) and then implement it into the chassis I have waiting for the pre-amp.  thanks again for the suggestions....

[Bob Reynolds]

I decided to go with the decware unit (http://www.decware.com/newsite/rotary.htm)  but I left two messages on the phone and sent an e-mail with no response    oh well, I guess they don't need my business

Your experience with Decware is similar to mine when I purchased their little Zen Triode amp. I called Steve directly, he picked up the phone immediately and we had a nice visit. But, later after placing the order online, I tried contacting his wife (I guess) who handles the orders by phone and email. I received zero response after leaving several voice mails and sending emails. Obviously, this is not a good way to run a company.