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[shawn@sboyle.com]

I've seen discussions that suggest using DPDT relays and switching both lines of each channel [2 DPDT relays for one stereo source]. This is what I do. I don't get any pop but I'm also switching at speaker level.

-Shawn

On Sun, 28 May 2000, Tony Golden wrote:

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Jeff Rothfus <saranac.tv@worldnet.att.net>
> To: <slinkelist@nirvis.com>
> Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2000 9:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [slinkelist] (no subject)
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> >
> > Can relays alone switch speaker-level audio?
> 
> Yes.  Verify that the relay contacts are rated for the proper power.  For
> "normal" listening levels, a 1 to 3 amp rating should be sufficient.  It
> never hurts to go larger, though.
> 
> 
> > - Is any sort of 'pop' suppression also required?
> 
> Normally, no.  However, try to avoid switching the speakers on, with the amp
> already at a high volume.
> 
> 
> > - Is it healthy to allow an audio amp to drive an open circuit?
> 
> For most modern amps, this is not a problem.  The only exception is tube
> amplifiers (which are extremely rare).
> 
> 
> > Cheers,
> > jeff
> >
> > >Date: Sat, 27 May 2000 09:08:49 -0400
> > >
> > >On the amps I have seen this is a physical switch, and not "controllable"
> > >
> > > You could leave both on, then switch them with relays off the slinke's
> > >digitial i/o ports
> > >
> > >----- Original Message -----
> > >From: Jeffrey J. Borghoff <JeffreyJ@Borghoff.com>
> > >To: <slinkelist@nirvis.com>
> > >Cc: <colby@nirvis.com>
> > >Sent: Friday, May 26, 2000 1:27 PM
> > >Subject: [slinkelist] (no subject)
> > >
> > >
> > >> Is it possible to change the SPEAKER SELECTOR to A, B, A&B or OFF via
> > >> Slink-e device commands?
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