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Best Single Input to Multiple Output Audio Switch

CndGoose

Anyone know a cheap switch that takes in a single input (RCA, or 3.5mm) that can swap/switch between outputs? I want to swap my rear outputs between my speakers or headphones. Id like this since my current layout limits my ability to swap ports physically, and some games dont detect the switch via playback manager.

EDIT: Any good cheap headphone amps that lay on desk?

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I made my own switch pretty easily with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Pin-3PDT-Toggle-Switch-Red-Panel-Mount-Type-ON-ON-/301574630816

 

I made my own after not really seeing too many for sale online. If you are handy with a soldering iron, you can make one pretty easily. 

 

 

As for a headphone amp, I'm loving my Fiio E10. They released a new version a little while ago :http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1443770385&sr=8-6&keywords=headphone+amp

 

This is probably the least you want to spend on an amp. This one has a DAC built in too because I'm guessing you are probably using your computers audio out right now. 

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I made my own switch pretty easily with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/9-Pin-3PDT-Toggle-Switch-Red-Panel-Mount-Type-ON-ON-/301574630816

 

I made my own after not really seeing too many for sale online. If you are handy with a soldering iron, you can make one pretty easily. 

 

 

As for a headphone amp, I'm loving my Fiio E10. They released a new version a little while ago :http://www.amazon.com/FiiO-E10K-Headphone-Amplifier-Black/dp/B00LP3AMC2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1443770385&sr=8-6&keywords=headphone+amp

 

This is probably the least you want to spend on an amp. This one has a DAC built in too because I'm guessing you are probably using your computers audio out right now. 

Awesome, maybe I'll have to build one for fun or use an arduino to build one. Didn't think of building my own, have to look into the amp.

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I embedded mine into the bottom of my desk so it works pretty well for me. Don't use it too much now though because I'm always listening to music through the Fiio which is usb, and I can just use the PC 3.5 out for the speakers if I need to. 

CPU: AMD 3950x Mobo: MSI B550 RAM: 32GB DDR4 GPU: Asus 3080 Strix PSU: Superflower Leadex 3 720w Case: BeQuiet 500DX

Storage: 2TB SSD + 4TB HDD Audio: SMSL 793ii -> HiFiman HE-400 + Mission MS-50 Speakers

 

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I use this currently: http://www.amazon.com/Pyle-Pro-PHA40-4-Channel-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B003M8NVFS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443780703&sr=8-1&keywords=pyle+headphone+amp

It drives most headphones fine(good volume with my k612 or k50rp but not as "full sound" as o2odac) and is super cheap, just remember to get stereo adapters since all plugs are 1/4. I'm thinking of getting this personally except I hate front outputs on my desk: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/HP4

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