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How to share speakers without bypass?

I hope I am not the only one in this predicament. I am adding a separate two-channel system into the same room where my home theater lives. I would like to share the two front speakers between the two-channel amp and AV receiver. No, I cannot consider using a HT bypass (or pass through). The two-channel amp is tubed and would need to be powered on and warmed up (20 min). This is not a problem for us adults, but when our 8 year old (or the other kids that flood in) needs to watch a DVD 'NOW', well, you see the problem.

So, my options are:
(1) Buy some additional front speakers to keep everything separate. Only drawback is the speakers would have to be small (space limitations and wife). This means HT would suffer a bit; Merlins vs satellite speakers.

(2) Find a quality switcher that connects two amps to one pair of speakers. Don't know if this is possible and would not want my two-channel listening to suffer.

Or? Please help if any of you have pondered this.
jazzalot

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stealth93es
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Just a suggestion, I am using Manley Amps that have both balanced XLR and RCA single ended inputs. I checked with Manley and they told me that I could use both inputs and just switch (using the factory installed switch) between the two inputs. I am using the single ended inputs for my two channel system and the balanced in for my HT. Just the flip of an input switch takes care of these separate systems.

I too, am using the Audio Aero Mk II and a Theta HT setup both have the correct outputs that I need to run to the power amp.

There are many quality amplifiers to choose from that have this switching ability. Just check around. Maybe the amp change will offset the need for additional switching and cables, all of which compromise the sound quality of both systems.

Good Luck,
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