RCA Switchbox

I'm working on the parts list for a 4 way switch box

Rean NYS367-2 Gold Plated RCA/Phone Chassis Mount Socket from Markertek: $1.50/ea


5 x 2 x 1.5 = $15

4 way rotary switch (non-shorting)

$3.10 + $6.95 from Parts Express (6 position)

Short shaft: $1 cheaper from Amazon

Cheap Chinese 2P4T switch from Amazon: $5

Mouser 2 pole, 4 position, stocked: $18-$32 + $8 shipping

Glassware Select-* switches: $12

Project box from Amazon: ~$26

Counter weight to keep the box stable: $9

Hookup wire: got it. not into expensive wire

Total:~$75

Ummm, I'll just keep my eyes open for a Niles AXP-1 on eBay!


Pre-made boxes:


Passive Pre-amps

  • eBay Passive Preamplifier Stepped attenuator passive preamp: $165
    • 4in 2out rec out
  • Tisbury Passive Pre-map (3 way switch with volume): $139
  • BTE Designs custom build
    • Web Site
    • eBay
    • I asked for a quote for
      • 4 input, one output switch box. No pot.
      • walnut.
      • Preferably not a tall, square, box, but a lower profile box.
      • Verified he uses neutrik rean sockets (jacks)
      • He would build one for £94.75 (maybe £90), including shipping to the USA
        • About $115 as of 4/19/17
      • Very nice guy via email.
  • Schiit Sys: $49

Current Thinking:

  • Hammond Manufacturing 1595CBK box
  • Grayhill 71BD36-01-2-AJN switch (5 position)
  • Allied Electronics: $31.20 shipped
  • Jacks from Markertek: $18 (12 jacks)
  • - Total $49.20