Source changing switch for an amp

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MillerLiteScott
MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
edited June 2008 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
I have been in the process of looking to do a DIY amp but I don't know much so I am starting off simple using the guts of a RS deal of the century amp.

Basically I would like to add a source switch and replace the front board controls with just a volume control/pot. And would it also be possible to create just a straight through to the amp source.

I have not been able to find any source switches or I am not looking for the right thing. And are there any other resisters or op amps needed to do this?

Scott
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,872
    edited June 2008
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    You can get decent source switches from Digi-Key for less than ten dollars.They can switch up to 6sources.And no op amps/buffers are needed. I will look up a part # for you later this evening if you like.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited June 2008
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    Sounds great.

    Thanks GV#27

    Scott
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,872
    edited June 2008
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    If you don't already have one order a free 2200 page catalog from digi key.It is full of goodies for the DIY/modder.http://www.digikey.com/

    The digi key part # for 2 possible switches are the Electroswitch 451-1028-ND $10.28

    and the E-Switch EG1954-ND $6.16

    Both are double pole with up to 6 positions.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited June 2008
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    Thanks. I will look into those.

    Scott
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,872
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    Scott here is a pdf of digi keys cat. with the Electroswitch part.Scroll down to the section labeled C5. Its only $9.50 in US funds.
    http://dkc3.digikey.com/PDF/T082/2030-2033.pdf
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,564
    edited June 2008
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    Thanks again GV#27. That looks like it will do the trick.

    Scott
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