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Old 04-05-2017, 09:59 AM
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I am adding a Nakamichi tape deck and will require a switch box to be able to use it and my current reel to reel with my C2300 preamp. I want to use both decks to record and play - the reason for the switch box. Any recommendations by owners/users appreciated.
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Old 04-05-2017, 11:21 AM
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I went down this road finding out all the switch boxes are from the 70's, Sony Pioneer Akai and Technics all made tape deck switch boxes.

Other option, DBX 200 or 400 but just over kill as it includes switching in/out signal processors, noise reduction, eq's and the like.

I had a hard time inserting one of these switch boxes into a high end system. I found locally a Perreaux TS2 passive switch box, but these are rare and really don't come up for sale in the US.

I did consider having a boutique company like Marchand build a switch box with point to point wiring and higher quality switches. If cost is not an issue this is the way to go.

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Old 04-05-2017, 11:54 AM
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I can recommend mspdesigns audio, they made me a switch box to order which is very transparent and well built. May take a few weeks as they are built to order for a reasonable cost.
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info@mfspdesigns.com is the contact. High quality components used throughout.
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Old 04-05-2017, 12:48 PM
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Kevin.......Take a look at the Niles TSB-3. It allows you to switch record and playback of up to three tape decks.





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I picked up a Realistic 42-2115 for like $15 shipped from EBay, not sure about the noise if any just yet. Read a post where somewhere compared it w/the DBX and no difference. Just manual switching so not a lot to introduce any nastiness. I also looked at the DBX switches but seemed like overkill for a relatively simple task that I need to accomplish. Sony also made a couple, the SB-300 which has a distinctive retro look and the SB-500 is a little more modern (by that I mean 80's).
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The DX 400 is quite good but, as others noted, it may be overkill. Another cool option is the Manley Labs Skipjack.
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I don't know if the Skipjack would allow record and play, it seems like just a basic audio switcher not allowing for rec and monitor ins/outs for all decks. Looks like a basic source switcher.
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I don't know if the Skipjack would allow record and play, it seems like just a basic audio switcher not allowing for rec and monitor ins/outs for all decks ...
I think you're correct. You'd need a pair of Skipjacks for both rec and play.
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Heres a pic. Does just what I need, only using a couple of inputs at present.



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