Looking for Power amplifiers with built in A/B speaker switches


I have a budget of $15K, new or used. I have two pairs of speakers and would love to have the capability to be able to switch back and forth between them without needed to fool around with changing speaker wires all the time. I'm NOT looking for any type of external switchbox. I want this to be part of the amplifiers function. I know Accuphase has this ability in some of their amps and was looking at the P-4600. I would also like the new amp to be an improvement on what I have now (Coda #8 V1). I would like something that can manage 4 ohms loads since both my speakers are 4 ohm and a high current design of at least 200-300 watts into 4 ohms. Any suggestions?  

willywonka

@willywonka I'm with you on your intention to have immediate use of alternative Speakers.

I've been using a selection of Speakers for multiple years and really enjoy what certain designs for a Speaker can do for an End Sound in comparison to another. I have usually swapped out a Speaker to be used for a lengthy period to give it a chance to settle and become its most optimised for the moving parts. 

In relation to 'at ones fingertips' Speaker Switching, I never got into the idea until earlier this year, as more Power Amp's were able to be experienced in use, and the idea of getting to understand their interface with the Speakers was an attraction to be easily achieved.

The Fossi Device seems to add even more attraction. 

Any device as a intermediate control will for my usage be temporary, as when the most impressive is presenting for that moment in time, this will also become  coupled to the system in the conventional manner.

I also agree with the proposal that by not using an standalone intermediate control will be very very limiting on the options, when such a figure is attached to the Amp' purchase.

The Link shows the Neurochrome 686, which as a design holds it own extremely well when A/B against a £50K Soulution Power Amplification ( Experience had in a £200K System whilst £50K amp was included, approx' £150K system with N'chrome in use).

I'm sure in DIY Audio forum a design to incorporate a built in A/B Speaker Switch will be proposed to function as you need.

Such a route, using a build service can easily leave $10K in your coffers.  

   https://neurochrome.com/products/modulus-686 

  

260 wpc into 4 ohms, run it into the preamp with speaker switching,

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbgfg1-usher-audio-reference-1-5-amplifier-solid-state?refsource=hifishark

Of course, you realize, that is simply like having a Niles speaker selector box built into your preamp