Is it possible to do A to B speaker comparison one button? on 1098/rmb-1075

[sprout]

Hi,

As title, I am trying to decide on varying speakers I am auditioning.

I would like to be able to change instantly from one pair to the other for comparison.

Is this possible?

Kind regards

Martin

[weijst]

Using the "zone 2" option might be the solution. Your 1098/1075 combination doesn't 'know' the second pair of speakers is in the same room...

[sprout]

Using the "zone 2" option might be the solution. Your 1098/1075 combination doesn't 'know' the second pair of speakers is in the same room...

mmm! It is probably just me but I cannot get my head round how from the same source you flick fom Mains only to Zone 2 only? I do not think I can do it.

I was hoping I could tell say input x use front speakers only, and input y use rears only, but I do not think that is possible either!

I am using a digital source that has two outputs, so that is no problem

Pulling me hair out, well I would if I had some

Thanks so far

sprout

[weijst]

Can't both zones listen to the same source/input? (as you can tell, I'm not using a 2nd zone). If not:

In my 1068 setup, I set coaxial 1 to both the DVD audio input and the CD audio input. So wether I sellect CD or DVD, the same source is heared. Try to set the source to DVD in zone 1 and to CD in zone 2 (both at PCM stereo ofcourse). Both are the same so you might be able to switch...

Now I do not know if the 1068/1098 is 'smart' enough to not allow a 2nd zone to listen to the same audio input (in my case coaxial 1).

Let us know how it works out!

[sprout]

Can't both zones listen to the same source/input? (as you can tell, I'm not using a 2nd zone). If not:

Yes they can, the problem is switching. You can listen to both together or switch mains off, leaving the other pair. I cannot swap between the two.
The manual suggests this can sort of be done but you need a remote extender into the "in my case, supposed other room" then you can with another remote control zone 2 independently of the master.
By the way, I am not a Zone two person either![/QUOTE]

In my 1068 setup, I set coaxial 1 to both the DVD audio input and the CD audio input. So wether I sellect CD or DVD, the same source is heared. Try to set the source to DVD in zone 1 and to CD in zone 2 (both at PCM stereo ofcourse). Both are the same so you might be able to switch...

Now I do not know if the 1068/1098 is 'smart' enough to not allow a 2nd zone to listen to the same audio input (in my case coaxial 1).

Let us know how it works out!

As I can already meet your first point, this would only present the same problem.

It would be nice if somebody who has acheived this could share their wisdom.

I have resorted to dragging my another amp out of storage that supports A/B switching, as I am getting no where with this at the moment.
Not really the answer, as it is a very different amp.

Thanks for your help so far. :T

sprout

[Andrew Pratt]

The easiest way to do it would be with a speaker switch. Radio shack and best buy should have them.

[sprout]

The easiest way to do it would be with a speaker switch. Radio shack and best buy should have them.

Andrew, You mean like the one in my loft that I had forgot about ops:

You have made my day :T

Thanks

sprout

PS Beautiful picture of your daughter looking at the new arrival Congrats

[soundhound]

weijst, since you brought it up, you can power down the 1068 and it will keep zone 2 running, which can be on the same input as you're main room. The only issue is how you turn you're amps on and off/ trigger configurations.