6-Way Audio Switcher, Right and Left Channel Stereo Audio Switcher, Plug & Play Compatible with TV, Blu -Ray Player, DVD Player, CD, Amplifier, Speaker (6 in-1 Out)

This is a well-constructed passive stereo analog audio switcher with RCA inputs for up to 6 devices and one RCA output. It has a conveniently small footprint - about the size of a credit card though about an inch longer - and the shell is sturdy, made from metal, not plastic. This is a completely manual device so it can not be controlled via a remote control or a hub. On the top of the unit are two analog dials. One allows you to switch between devices, with the dial solidly clicking into position for each device. The other one, labeled "volume" allows you to control the degree of signal passing through to your output.The most important quality of a device of this nature is that each input channel is clean, free of noise or bleed-over from the surrounding channels. In this respect, this device is a winner. I'm currently using this switcher with three devices on the first three inputs, and with audio concurrently feeding from each device, you get no spillover across channels.That said, I have yet to determine the purpose of the "volume" control on this unit. Since the Dingsun 6-Way Audio Switcher is truly passive, with no source of power, it is not an amplifier. This needs to be connected to either powered speakers, a soundbar, or to an amplifier, and each of those will have their own volume controls, making this feature appear unnecessary. That said, I leave this dial at its max setting since I see no reason to impede the already low-powered signals going to my soundbar.However, the main thing keeping me from ranking this five-stars is the price. For a basic analog stereo switcher, it costs 1-1/2 to 2x more than some other capable switchers, many which also allow composite video switching as well. To be fair, those units are not generally as sturdy, are often made from plastic, and tend to take up a larger footprint, so it these are important factors for you, this is a sound choice. But if functionality trumps form, you might want to consider one of those alternative instead.

This is a great audio switcher. If you have a lot of components hooked up to your stereo system, this is a great item to have. You have more than enough inputs for what the average person would need. You can connect any RCA audio cables into it and switch between the inputs. If you have a CD player, tape deck, record player, and surround sound, this will have you covered. I highly recommend it if it sounds like something you might need.

I'm still trying to maintain a high quality, analog "Hi Fi Stereo" sound system with separate components, wired speakers, etc. It's getting a little difficult, especially in the cassette tape deck department. I use this switch to select either of two tape decks depending upon if I'm recording / copying cassettes or just listening to cassettes, as only one still records. I've recorded scores of compilation tapes over the years and would like to continue making tapes but it's getting difficult to find new equipment. But that's a different story. So this device allows me to conveniently switch from one deck to the other. I had been using a little antique (1970's) switchbox from Radio Shack, but it needed to be "in-line" behind the equipment. It was solid and all metal so it did the job but was inconvenient to use. I plan to use it also to switch between a single CD player / recorder and a 5-CD changer next. As others have noted, it's not clear what the volume control is for so I just leave it as open as possible, trusting there's no attenuation. The wafer rotary switch feels like it might be ceramic which would add to its longevity. There seems to be some sort of sub-chassis as neither of the controls is attached to the metal case. If you pull off one of the knobs you can see the shafts just poke through the cover, and there's a little bit of wiggle. I hope they're not just attached to a printed circuit board. But for my purposes I think the unit will be durable enough, and the components used are of sufficient quality. No static, hum, or noises occur when switching between components. I do like its size and appearance, but it's definitely old-school.

Once I actually started using this audio switcher, I was impressed by how smoothly it transitions between sources. When I first opened it, I was a little worried because the cable that came with it felt cheap. Luckily, the unit itself feels solid, and the knobs turn quite smoothly. I didn't expect much from the volume, since it has no power and can only reduce the signal strength to turn the volume down. I found that being able to turn the volume down right at the selector is perfect for when the source you switch to is much louder than the previous source. There are definite stops for the different sources on the selector knob, but it still turns easily. I never had any pops or crackles when changing sources, even when using the included rca cable. The selector knob is also a welcome choice, as the old push-button selectors, that made a loud click when pushing the buttons, could be quite jarring. This one just immediately switches between sources, without any loud clicking. If you are tired of cheap switchers that feel like they would fall apart if you sneezed while holding them, and that degrade your audio quality, then I feel quite comfortable recommending this alternative. If you are buying an audio switcher for the first time, then rest assured, this one does not disappoint.

I have had a makeshift home studio most of my life, with my young years wile still living at home, having my bedroom filled with equipment. Now that i have been living on my own for many years, i still like to keep my old school habits intact. One of these older methods is to not use Bluetooth technology for my recording equipment. I therefore rely on high end rca cables, because they have never let me down. Dating back to when i was about sixteen, i began using a dj mixer for my home audio so i could have 2 compact disc player hooked up to its own channel. This is to not only be able to flip from one audio source easily but also i could sometimes freestyle mix my casual listening options. After many years of using a mixer like that i for some reason stopped. This was probably due to my favorite mixer breaking. I was naturally surprised to see this neat multi channel rca/audio box from the Dingsun brand. This allows me to flip from multiple rca cables that have the same main output signaling. While i would not be able to mix channels like a dj mixer, i can flip from one audio source to another which is awesome. I used this yesterday to be able to have a cd playing tp then flip to a 4 channel mixer that's filled with instruments, then back to a channel that had laserdisc player. Yes, i just mentioned a cd player and a laserdisc player in the same sentence. This box then allows the user to connect super old things, like that laserdisc player or my vhs player, with ease to my main receiver. I like how there is an independent master volume, so i do not have to walk all the way around my cramped living room full of equipment to reach my main receiver that has had its remote missing for twenty years. Being able to simply turn the dial a notch then saves me that trouble.I like how this box is super small and lightweight. This can easily fit into a mess of equipment. I was able to position this device easily on a desk table and in between two table top synthesizers.To conclude, i am 100 percent happy with this and am giving it five stars, because it seems perfectly in line with what it claims to do.