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Scribbly Gum
6th February 2013, 12:50 PM
OK, I might be wishing for the impossible here, but here is my problem.
I have replaced my dead amp and CD player with a combo that does both.
This unit - NAD C715 - has a single analogue input.
I can plug either the turntable - APAN - or Tape player - Yamaha - into it, but not both without first unplugging the other.
Now since I am basically lazy, I was wondering if there was a simple solution, apart from buying another higher spec'd amp.
Is there a device that will take more than one analogue signal, and itself plug into the single input?
I have in mind something like a splitter - ie two plug into it, then it plugs into the amp.
Your feedback - no pun intended- is appreciated
Cheers
SG

Big Shed
6th February 2013, 12:57 PM
Something like this perhaps?

Auxilliary/Turntable Preamp Switch Box - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=AC1662)

PenTurner
6th February 2013, 01:07 PM
SG, If your new unit can take the phono ok now, it means your phono must be a modern one that has a preamp built in it. If that is the case , then a simple switch box without a preamp in it will do the job. Of course you can get a more expensive switch box that has a remote with it(one more thing to get lost). If your phono is an old one it would need the preamp suggested by Fred , Amos:)

Scribbly Gum
6th February 2013, 01:09 PM
Something like this perhaps?

Auxilliary/Turntable Preamp Switch Box - Jaycar Electronics (http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=AC1662)

You are a genius.
Mucho Gratias BS
Cheers
SG:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Scribbly Gum
6th February 2013, 01:20 PM
SG, If your new unit can take the phono ok now, it means your phono must be a modern one that has a preamp built in it. If that is the case , then a simple switch box without a preamp in it will do the job. Of course you can get a more expensive switch box that has a remote with it(one more thing to get lost). If your phono is an old one it would need the preamp suggested by Fred , Amos:)

Oh dear no.
My old APAN is an antique. I bought it in 1972, and have worn out a few belts on it. I am guessing it doesn't have a pre-amp but it did work OK on my previous Monarch and then NAD amps - so who knows?
It is an APAN BRU-121 if that helps.
Cheers
SG

PenTurner
6th February 2013, 01:24 PM
The old amps had a "PHONO" input, and that went internally to a preamp. My guess is that Fred's suggestion is the correct one, Amos:)

Scribbly Gum
6th February 2013, 01:26 PM
The old amps had a "PHONO" input, and that went internally to a preamp. My guess is that Fred's suggestion is the correct one, Amos:)
Thanks Amos
Cheers
SG

PenTurner
6th February 2013, 01:34 PM
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This must be yours, Amos

Scribbly Gum
6th February 2013, 01:45 PM
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This must be yours, Amos
Very close.
The speed selector on mine is a simple lever not the push buttons shown here. I guess that makes mine older - or younger. I suspect older.

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wheelinround
6th February 2013, 06:02 PM
Nice unit SG went and had a look and found this info in particular

3 Analog stereo Inputs (1 front panel)

NAD - C-715 - Stereo Receiver / CD Player-Audio Advisor (http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAC715)

Scribbly Gum
6th February 2013, 09:18 PM
Nice unit SG went and had a look and found this info in particular

3 Analog stereo Inputs (1 front panel)

NAD - C-715 - Stereo Receiver / CD Player-Audio Advisor (http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAC715)

Thanks Ray,
I have used up all the inputs and need another.
I'll get one of Big Shed's suggestions from Jaycar.
Cheers
SG

RayG
8th February 2013, 02:07 PM
Hi Mr Scribble,

I realise you've already got a good solution to the original question, but, if it were me I'd also consider an simple 4 channel mixing console, the logic is that it might provide for a lot of future functionality, they are available on ebay for $100 or so.. ( hmmm I went looking for a link, but the ones I found were pickup only... ) but here's one..
NEW 4 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE & AUX PATHS EFFECTS LINE | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-4-CHANNEL-MIXING-CONSOLE-AUX-PATHS-EFFECTS-LINE-/310586584668?pt=AU_Pro_Audio&hash=item4850672e5c&_uhb=1#ht_3854wt_1141)

Regards
Ray

Scribbly Gum
8th February 2013, 02:21 PM
Hi Mr Scribble,

I realise you've already got a good solution to the original question, but, if it were me I'd also consider an simple 4 channel mixing console, the logic is that it might provide for a lot of future functionality, they are available on ebay for $100 or so.. ( hmmm I went looking for a link, but the ones I found were pickup only... ) but here's one..
NEW 4 CHANNEL MIXING CONSOLE & AUX PATHS EFFECTS LINE | eBay (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-4-CHANNEL-MIXING-CONSOLE-AUX-PATHS-EFFECTS-LINE-/310586584668?pt=AU_Pro_Audio&hash=item4850672e5c&_uhb=1#ht_3854wt_1141)

Regards
Ray
Whoa - jeez Ray, that's big.
Thank you for the suggestion. I'm sure my son would go for something like that. I'll ask his advice too as he knows my system.
Much appreciated suggestion
Gratias
SG