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Just put AQ double connector on the output of my phono section in order to record to a newly acquired reel to reel.  I seem to be gearing an increase in upper mids...a little brightness I could do without.
Is it all in my head?  Can anyone suggest a reason why there might be a change in tonal balance? This seems to happen even when the signal is not passing through the decks circuitry; so it's flowing the same path as always.  Solid metal (no cable) splitter have a substantial effect?
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lwal22 OP
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Al, thanks. 
I understand now, how the the change came about.  I'm thinking a quality switch would be a better choice for my system, so there'd be only one interconnect and device being driven at a time. 
I hope I can find a 1 in-2out switch. Haven't seen one yet. 

Lou
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Hi Lou,

I’ve had good results with the DB Systems model DBP-2JAU/5 ($110) listed near the top of this page. I've used it in a couple of different 2-in / 1-out applications, but it can also be used 1-in / 2-out among other ways. It is similar to the DBP-2J/5 for which a review and description are linked to, except that it has gold-plated jacks. For contact information go to their home page.

Another possibility, although it costs $359 plus options, is the Decware Zen Switchbox.

Good luck. Regards,
-- Al

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Thanks Al, major help and much appreciated.   I'll give the db systems switch a try,  seems like the right way to go.  

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Why not just connect your R2R output to your system to monitor when your recording and save all the extra wires and switches?
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Trying to avoid frequently making and breaking connections.  Hard on the cables.  Also I like to add to an ongoing mix as a track comes on and fits.
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