Impedance switch

[angelodp]

Hi, since the NKK Imp switch is no longer avail, is it just the switch over at AE that makes the best sense? Other options?

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[LOUDthud]

Is this the switch you are referring to ?

https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/s ... position-0

[dorrisant]

That is the one I switched to... Pun intended.

[angelodp]

Yes that's the one, and only. I see that's Tube Depot actually has a few NKK still avail.

Thanks - time to stock up.

[johnnyreece]

It's not as pretty, but I've used these with success:

https://www.taydaelectronics.com/electr ... -2684.html

I just tie the three poles together. See the attached layout for an illustration. For $1.09, it's hard to beat. Of course, this is a four position switch (which is what I required). They do have three position switches, as well.

[LOUDthud]

You've never burned one of those switches up ? How many Watts have you put through one at 4 Ohms ?

[johnnyreece]

Nothing more powerful than a JTM 45, and never at 4 ohm (my cabs are 8 and 16). I don't do very high powered amps. Tightwad here.

If you like spending more money and like the flush look, here's another option at a little over $15: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Sc ... NCShAlI%3D

[SoulFetish]

Nothing more powerful than a JTM 45, and never at 4 ohm (my cabs are 8 and 16). I don't do very high powered amps. Tightwad here.

If you like spending more money and like the flush look, here's another option at a little over $15: https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Sc ... NCShAlI%3D

I use these for my voltage and impedance selectors. I like them. I think these are Schurter's updated versions of the Marshall style voltage and impedance selectors. Although, last I checked, they still sold the old Marshall style switches.

[angelodp]

Very solid piece, thanks for the intel.

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