Best sounding analog switch IC for input source selector

[rythmikaudio]

Hi,

I am looking for a "good sounding" analog switch IC for input source selector. Any recommendation is appreciated.

Thanks.

Brian

Rythmik Audio

 

[sek]

It might not be the first answer to be expected, but I seem to like the Burr Brown MPC506 (single ended) or MPC507 (differential) ICs.

Cheers,
Sebastian.

 

[Leolabs]

Maxim/Dallas has a lot to choose from.

http://www.maxim-ic.com/SwitchMux.cfm

 

[kASD]

What about CMOS CD4066 its also analogue switch i think...

 

[rythmikaudio]

What about CMOS CD4066 its also analogue switch i think...

Maybe I should rephrase the term with big emphasis on "GOOD SOUNDING". If CD4066 is that good, wouldn't the analog designers at TI/Burr-Brown/Analog Devices/Maxium lost their jobs already? Come on you can do better than that

Brian

Rythmik Audio

 

[Jan Dupont]

Analog Devices SSM2404

 

[jaycee]

Happy with Analog Devices ADG409

 

[jan.didden]

Hi,

I am looking for a "good sounding" analog switch IC for input source selector. Any recommendation is appreciated.

Thanks.

Brian

Rythmik Audio

Analog switches have many attributes, like Ron variation with signal, max signal level, absolute Ron, capacitive coupling, etc. Which one you will choose depends on the application. You say source switching: AC or DC coupled? Are you sourcing into a virtual preamp ground like inverting input, or are you going into a high-impedance input? What's the available supply voltage?

Your question is too general. Some switch may be good in somebody's application, but totally wrong in yours.

Jan Didden

 

[rythmikaudio]

Re: Re: Best sounding analog switch IC for input source selector

Your question is too general. Some switch may be good in somebody's application, but totally wrong in yours.

Jan Didden

The question is intentionally made general. Give me the one that has the best sound in your experience, regardless topology and technology. Sandbox on paper is ok, but I prefer the actual listening experience.

Brian

 

[Quattor]

Rotel in RA-02 integrated amplifier uses TC9163AN...

 

[Z33]

Re: Re: Re: Best sounding analog switch IC for input source selector

The question is intentionally made general. Give me the one that has the best sound in your experience, regardless topology and technology. Sandbox on paper is ok, but I prefer the actual listening experience.

Brian

I recently upgraded the playback section of a Teac v8030s, which used a pair of 4066 switches. I replaced them with Sanyo parts, LC4966, got from BDent. Not exactly SOTA, but they sound fine.

 

[maiko]

*bump*

Hi, thought it would be time to update this nearly ten years old thread, are there any new recommendations on "good sounding" analog switches of any sort?

 

[mlloyd1]

Nope, maxim still makes a lot of good parts, analog devices still makes a lot of good parts and the specific application and topology still determines the key specs of interest.

mlloyd1

 

[thimios]

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/solid-state/164093-100w-ultimate-fidelity-amplifier-903.html
Post #9023

 

[rsavas]

Lots of new parts from maxim, many have i2c interfaces. Watch out they obsolete parts at the blink of an eye.
I used a max9729, a great part for my portable radio, gone, lucky I only built two of them and have a spare part, radio's still ticking
Oh yeah those damn DFN, a bitch to hand solder.