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Old 04-17-2008, 07:36 AM
Loudnotes Loudnotes is offline
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Best Amp Switcher for 3 or more Amps

A lot of you guys have quite the arsenal of amps. How many like to run multiple amps at one time or even three or more? I currently use a dual set up using the Radial Switchbone but lately I've thought about hooking up one more amp and being able to A/B each or run all at once. I know the Voodoo Lab Amp Selector can handle up to four amps. Does this product do a good job (eliminating hum, buffer signal, etc..) or what other product do you think provides the best result?
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Old 04-17-2008, 07:58 AM
purityS.L.G. purityS.L.G. is offline
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Well FWIW I've gotten a few chances to use the Voodoo Lab amp selecter and once was with an ENGL Blackmore, 5150 and 5150 III at the same time. It seemed to work out pretty well EXCEPT for the Blackmore making some weird humming noise when combined with one or two other amps.

Other than that I think that unit will work out perfect for you. It does make a little noise but nothing like a morley a/b/y box

If you're wanting to run a three amp setup, It's a good idea to run a noise gate anyway and just eliminate all noise.
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Old 04-17-2008, 08:01 AM
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This would be my choice. I used to have the 2 amp version...... perfect in every way.
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Old 04-17-2008, 08:18 AM
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Mesa High Gain Amp Switcher. 1x4 switcher, transformer-isolated, very clean and transparent. I regret selling mine...

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Old 04-17-2008, 08:25 AM
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Brunetti Matrix
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Old 04-17-2008, 08:46 AM
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This is the one to get. Works flawlessly.
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This would be my choice. I used to have the 2 amp version...... perfect in every way.
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Old 05-12-2008, 02:17 AM
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More suggestions? Please keep them coming
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Old 05-12-2008, 05:48 AM
Wally Gator Wally Gator is offline
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+1 on the Voodoo Lab. I had a Matchless active AB/Y pedal originally for four amps, but it was very noisy and colored the signal. Voodoo is quieter and clearer, but runs thru 9 volts every two months - small trade-off. If you're running three amps make sure you use amp jacks 1-3. I noticed if I skipped #3 and went 1,2, and 4 it was noisier with signal loss.
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