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Old 12-13-2009, 10:41 AM
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Question who makes a simple quality A/B/Y box?

here's the deal: i have two amps and i want to be able to run one each or both at the same time.

not looking for some fancy A/B/Y box, just one that will do the job and not add any noise to the signal.

who makes this?
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:51 AM
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I asked Mike at Analogman to make me one to cover just that. I have been thrilled with it. It also has the tuner out which is very useful to me.
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:52 AM
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I asked Mike at Analogman to make me one to cover just that. I have been thrilled with it. It also has the tuner out which is very useful to me.
what did he quote you?
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Old 12-13-2009, 10:57 AM
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Startouch makes GREAT boxes, super nice guy to deal with too.
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:06 AM
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I've used a whirlwind for over 5 years now...never a problem
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:08 AM
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do any of those boxes have a DC power jack so i could run it off my power supply?
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:17 AM
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do any of those boxes have a DC power jack so i could run it off my power supply?
The Startouch offers DC input.
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:28 AM
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The Startouch offers DC input.

did you order directly from him or is there a place that has them cheaper?
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:33 AM
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Just be aware that running two amps with a simple A/B/Y could create ground loops and hum. I'd go for something with an isolation transformer that will isolate the two outputs.
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Old 12-13-2009, 11:48 AM
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Just be aware that running two amps with a simple A/B/Y could create ground loops and hum. I'd go for something with an isolation transformer that will isolate the two outputs.
i'm currently looking at one of this guy's products: http://www.startouchpedals.com/home.html

would that satisfy what you're referring to?
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Old 12-13-2009, 12:17 PM
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Contact this1ismine or whatever his name is on here.....he'll make you one for cheap and is a really nice guy. I'm not quite sure that's how his handle is spelled though. Another option would be to make your own.
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Old 12-13-2009, 12:23 PM
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I've used a whirlwind for over 5 years now...never a problem
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Old 12-13-2009, 12:29 PM
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hit me up, or if you want to make your own i'd be willing to walk you through it. if you're in need of isolated transformers i've personally admired Bradshaws work for many years now. good solid stuff there.
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Old 12-13-2009, 12:32 PM
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hit me up, or if you want to make your own i'd be willing to walk you through it. if you're in need of isolated transformers i've personally admired Bradshaws work for many years now. good solid stuff there.
would you be able to make one such as this
(http://www.startouchpedals.com/Merch..._Code=ST-2DCIN)

for cheaper than $125?
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Old 12-13-2009, 12:32 PM
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hit me up, or if you want to make your own i'd be willing to walk you through it. if you're in need of isolated transformers i've personally admired Bradshaws work for many years now. good solid stuff there.
There your are hehe. I almost got your name right. Thanks for the schematic btw....I still haven't made it yet but it's on my list. I'm learning to read schematics and whatnot now. BTW-you didnt offer too walk me thru it jk....
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