Multi-source selector with volume control, no amp

[roker]

Does a thing exist?

My speakers are already powered, but I wouldn't mind having the ability to send sound to it from multiple sources (TV, videogames, ipod, etc.)

thanks.

 

[Steve Eddy]

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Originally Posted by roker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Does a thing exist?

Sure does.

They're commonly referred to as "passive preamps."

Here's an example from Goldpoint:

Goldpoint SA4

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[roker]

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Originally Posted by Koyaan I. Sqatsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sure does. They're commonly referred to as "passive preamps." Here's an example from Goldpoint: Goldpoint SA4 se

Thank you, should've known since I own a passive volume control.

Those prices on the other hand are outrageous ...

 

[Steve Eddy]

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Originally Posted by roker /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thank you, should've known since I own a passive volume control. Those prices on the other hand are outrageous ...

No, the Goldpoint's not cheap. It was simply a convenient example of what I was referring to. I can't think of any off the top of my head that are more reasonably priced, but if you Google "passive attenuator" I'm sure you'll find something a bit less expensive.

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[roker]

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Originally Posted by Koyaan I. Sqatsi /img/forum/go_quote.gif No, the Goldpoint's not cheap. It was simply a convenient example of what I was referring to. I can't think of any off the top of my head that are more reasonably priced, but if you Google "passive attenuator" I'm sure you'll find something a bit less expensive. se

I found a cheap one by Pyle from BHPhotovideo. I may end up going for it. Although I'm not sure how good the brand is (I know they were horrible with car audio when I was into that years ago).

 

[Armaegis]

Most receivers/integrated amps will have a preamp output which should do exactly what you want. Find a used one for cheap.

 

[roker]

I found this nice preamplifier from a company most people on here know:

MASS Pre Amplifier - Pre Amp

has a remote and everything. Now if only it had ONE more input, it would've been perfect. I think I may take Armaegis's recommendation, though I like things that come in small packages.

 

[Armaegis]

Look up gaming peripherals. Keywords like game/system selector, switch, multi-game, etc. I got a Madcatz one several years ago (about $15) that's about the size of a hardcover book, and it has four inputs. No plug, nothing digital, just a physical switch.

edit: found a similar one to mine, Mad Catz Universal System Selector: Information from Answers.com

 

[Suprfly2k]

Take a look at Welcome to Mapletree Audio Design

Give Lloyd a call and tell him what you need; I suspect he can build it for a reasonable price.,