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Alternate pre amp

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Hi all- just another idea for set up of equipment

I have a ifi zen sig dac, a Beresford caiman dac and a Nva phono stage as my sources
I converted a Nva pre to switch / selector only.
Each of the dacs have a volume- analog I believe- and I fitted a Khozmo SA to the phono stage
Each now have their own ‘direct’ path to the power amps
It’s been this way for several months and I enjoy the quirkiness and most importantly the sound of my music
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Actually - this has reminded me that I was going to ask you good folks if you could recommend a straightforward way to increase the number of sources to my PA50 . . . I need at least 2 more.
Any good (preferably passive) switching boxes that won't leave my bank balance feel as if the Mongol Hordes have just paid a visit?

Apologies for hijacking :)
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Geoff_Burns wrote: ↑Sun Jun 25, 2023 10:12 am Actually - this has reminded me that I was going to ask you good folks if you could recommend a straightforward way to increase the number of sources to my PA50 . . . I need at least 2 more.
Any good (preferably passive) switching boxes that won't leave my bank balance feel as if the Mongol Hordes have just paid a visit?

Apologies for hijacking :)
Check this out :

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B089FX2NRR/ ... haWwy&th=1

Several of these Chi-Fi units available via Amazon.

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When i make those for people i always use neutrik sockets and either lorlin or elma switches. Main issues are usually ill fitting sockets and/or switch contacts going dodgy over time.
I use one to connect up to three turntables to one phono stage, it allows me to test new turntable builds without having to dismantle the system to do so.
They can be pretty useful even if you do have enough inputs
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Oooh - yes, I need a switch for the phono stage output to decide whether the signal goes to the preamp or the headphone amp . . .

Time to do some research :)
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