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Has anyone had any experience with this? I am particularly interested in whether it introduces any audible noise - or if there is significant "thumping" when changing between inputs.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250688-REG/Kramer_VS_4X_VS_4X_4x1_Balanced_Stereo.html
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Like the source selector knob located on the front panel of a typical preamplifier, the Kramer VS-4X is a passive device, so it should not introduce any self-generated noise or audible thumping when switching between inputs.
I haven't heard the switch in action but assumed that, as a passive device, it should not introduce self-generated noise - but vulnerability to interference (through poor engineering) is still a possibility isn't it? Likewise, "thumping" during switching is not automatically avoided by a passive design is it? Or am I mistaken?
The switch is a "break before make" type so there is a smooth transition between source selections. If there is a vulnerability to interference, it might be poor shielding, a poor quality switch, or poor quality wiring/PCB traces and jacks. IMO, depending on what cables might be involved (no capacitance issues), if the Kramer VS-4X has a good audiophile reputation I reckon it should do fine...
Thanks for your helpful input Duster. At this point I have no real sense of Kramer's audiophile reputation (or the quality of the componentry) and I can find no reviews either on audio sites or consumer reviews on retail sites (Amazon etc). That was the major reason for posting here.
The other unit which might serve the same function is the Mapletree LR1 Pro. As yet, I don't have much info. about that unit either, though I have just emailed the company's owner.
Do you seek a balanced XLR switcher, or an rca interconnect switcher?
My preference is for a balanced XLR switch.
I recommend you contact Markertek and ask if they carry a nominally audiophile quality passive balanced XLR stereo audio 'switcher', not a 'mixer' (they carry the Kramer model, BTW).
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