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Enthusiast I
Aug 8, 2024 9:01 PM UTC
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Two RCA sources into Amp RCA-in?

I have been using my turntable with my Sonos Amp for years. I want to add a cassette deck. Obviously only one will be playing at a time. Would a simply RCA Y-splitter work so I don’t have to manually unplug and plug into the Amp input?

 

Thanks!

Adam

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Prodigy III
Aug 8, 2024 9:07 PM UTC

Hi @amfnyc, I would not suggest connecting two outputs into a Y-splitter. Sooner or later both your turntable and cassette deck will be on at the same time and that would be bad.

Spend a little bit more on an RCA 2-to-1 switch box and rest easy. Something like this …

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TXQ3YS

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Prodigy III
Aug 8, 2024 9:07 PM UTC

Hi @amfnyc, I would not suggest connecting two outputs into a Y-splitter. Sooner or later both your turntable and cassette deck will be on at the same time and that would be bad.

Spend a little bit more on an RCA 2-to-1 switch box and rest easy. Something like this …

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7TXQ3YS

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Airgetlam
Aug 8, 2024 9:34 PM UTC

Switches are always better than splitters! 

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Bruce
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Grand Maestro
Aug 8, 2024 9:50 PM UTC

Using a Y-Cable is not recommended.

Use a small mixer. Here is an inexpensive example.

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amfnycAuthor
Enthusiast I
Aug 9, 2024 2:12 AM UTC

Thank you. That switcher is exactly what I need!

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