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Is there an rca input selector box audio only 2ch in 1 out?

I searched yesterday and could not find this but I thought someone might know if there is such a box that could have 2 channels (2 pairs rca) incoming and one out put so I could switch between phono and sacd player to analog input.My new amp only has one analog input and just looking to leave cables in place instead of unplugging all the time.I really googled but found video switches. I found a tube line buffer but it only has one channel input. thanks for any help.
pete23
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zavato
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About 4 yrs ago I built one myself. Used an ALPS switch, high quality RCAs, OCC hookup wire, in a powder coated steel box. Works beautifully. Easily spent over $100 on the parts alone but I have no regrets as it was a good project. Since then I bought a more flexible preamp and it’s no longer needed. My point though is if you’re handy this can be a nice DIY project. 
tketcham
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Hi, pete23,

I use a Schitt SYS for a similar situation (shared preamp input between DVD player and second turntable) and having the volume control is actually quite handy for equalizing the signal strength between the two sources. I can run the SYS full range with the phono input and attenuate the high output of the DVD player so the amp is running at an optimal level. I otherwise use Harrison Labs and Rothwell inline attenuators to adjust signal output strength of the DAC, bridge/streamer, and CD player. I hear no meaningful difference between using the SYS volume control and the inline attenuators. The stereo system sounds better with the signal attenuation than no attenuation at all. (Probably a good case for using passive or low gain preamps.)

Regards,

Tom

pete23 OP
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It looks like there are good options including DIY. Thanks all for the information. Just to clarify, the player is another system and I only have about 30 SACDs but I will want to test some out with the new integrated amplifier. If a switcher provided convenience and transparency I would probably just go with that as I haven't ruled out that format yet. Thanks
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axememan
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Schiit SYS  ,works great and affordable
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