By Teresa from Indy on June 27, 2012
Will this unit pair with the MX1260 to provide more accessable volume controls?
By Customer Service - Q&A on June 28, 2012
Answer:
Hi Teresa,
Unfortunately, the SSVC6 will not work for your application as it only has dual inputs. The MX1260 has 6 stereo outputs (12 channels). You might consider individual volume controls. Impedance matching will not be needed as long as you are driving a single pair of speakers off each stereo zone output. You can add volume controls for each zone where it makes sense or where it is needed. You could locate the volume control in the room where the zone is or at the MX1260. We also carry the SVC205 volume control that features a true on/off switch. We would be happy to discuss this further with you; just let us know what your plans are for your whole system.
TL
By Richard from Cornwall-, NY on May 15, 2012
Is the impedance protection resistor or transformer?
By Customer Service - Q&A on May 16, 2012
Answer:
Hi Richard:
The Internal Volume Controls that handle the Impedance Matching are Transformer based.
TLBy Mark from Bozeman, MT on January 16, 2012
It appears that this switch cannot handle this scenario: Speakers 1, 2 on Source A, Speakers 3 on Source B, and Speakers 4, 5, 6 off. Is that correct?
By Customer Service - Q&A on January 17, 2012
Answer:
Hi Mark:
This unit is meant to control six pairs of speakers (one for each zone) while offering the choice of sources, either A or B per zone as well. The Internal Impedance matching Volume Controls are setup for the worse case, all six zones playing full volume (no matter which source is selected for each zone). Based upon this when a zone or three zones as in your example are turned off the Selector should have no problem playing Source A in zones 1 and 2 and Source B in Zone 3. That would mean zone 4, 5 and 6 would be set all the way counterclockwise to the off position. What or where were you looking that lead to your question?
TLBy navid from Minneapolis, MN on November 3, 2011
the picture for this product shows no cover! is there a cover or not?
By Customer Service - Q&A on November 7, 2011
Answer:
The unit comes fully assembled including the cover. In the picture we are showing off the internal design of the unit.
TL/MA
By Kevin Hall from Rush, NY on July 16, 2012
I am considering this unti for my needs. I have 12 house speakers - 6 pairs (1 pair are patio speakers). I have all the speaker wires into a standard double gang new construction work box. What face plate can I use so that I can connect from back of SSVC6 to the wall plate and be able to hook up the 6- pairs of speakers? thank you. Kevin
By Customer Service - Q&A on July 16, 2012
Answer:
Hi Kevin,
We would recommend three of the WP8 Terminal Decora Speaker Binding Post Wall Plates. However, because you have only a double gang box, you may need to change it out to a triple gang box or add another single. Each plate would take care of two pair and your needs are for six pair. You have the option of using Banana Plugs like our Pure Copper Compact Individual Pair Banana Plug or just terminating the bare wires. Do currently have volume controls for each room? We also have CL3 speaker wire in a 16/4 which you can use to connect from the amplifier to the speaker selector and then from the speaker selector to the wall plates. The 16/4 is a 16 gauge four conductor cable in a single jacket that better organizes your connection.
TL/MA
By Bret from Memphis, TN on March 26, 2012
I have only a 100W per channel receiver and plan to purchase 6 pairs of MK840 Ceiling speakers that have a minimum power rating of 10W per speaker (175W max). My receiver has an A, B and A+B selector switch and will not be powering any speakers other than those hooked up through the SSVC6. Will I have sufficient power if I only hook up receiver output A to the A amp selector input? Or should I also hook up the receiver B output to the B amp input (and have 3 zones switched each to A and B)? Under the A only set up, am I pushing only 8.3W to each speaker (100W per channel / 12 speakers) or am I pushing 16.6W to each speaker (100W per channel X 2 channels (Left & Right) / 12 speakers). Thanks,
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 26, 2012
Answer:
Hi Brett,
The best connection is the SSVC6 connected to Speaker A from your current receiver. Most receivers want to operate at 8 ohm. Splitting the signal between A and B creates a 4-ohm load especially since the main load of 6 pair of speakers is powered through the speaker selector. The speaker selector utilizes impedance-matching volume controls that are set to work in a worst case scenario, such as all six zones playing at the same time. You will also have the option of adding a second source either from a second receiver or amplifier to the B input of the SSVC6. I believe the initial receiver should have plenty of output for your setup off the single speaker output. It should be worth a try (you do have 30 day satisfaction guarantee).
TL/MA
By Jorge Ortiz from Florida on March 26, 2012
I have a receiver & stereo system which have a rated capacity of 750 watts of total output power. Will this unit handle the output power & if so, how many watts per channel can it take?
By Customer Service - Q&A on March 26, 2012
Answer:
Jorge,
This has a 100W per channel max. The SSVC6 d300 features six SVC 300 Watt per channel Impedance Matching Volume Controls one for each channel. You typically will be using 20% of your overall power on a consistent basis. So the SSVC6 D300 would be your best choice.
CLBy Andrew Scarborough from Colorado on November 16, 2011
Can you simultaneously play from both audio sources to chosen speakers?
By Customer Service - Q&A on November 17, 2011
Answer:
Yes, you can play two sources at once. There is a single independent button for each zone allowing you to choose either Source A or Source B. As a example, Zones 1, 3 & 5 could be playing source A while Zones 2, 4 and 6 are playing source B all at the same time.
TLBy Wes from Nashville, TN on December 4, 2012
I am looking to purchase a speaker selector controller and found this one. Tried to order and found out it was discontinued. Can you re-direct me? Here is what I am needing... Six speaker zones, impedance protection, individual volume control and finally need to be able to play either from source A or B individually to each zone.
Not even sure if that animal exists.
Thanks.
By Customer Service - Q&A on December 5, 2012
Answer:
Hi Wes,
We have modified our SSVC6 to a single source volume control. We do offer the 4-zone SSVC4, which is dual source or the DSM6 6-zone speaker selector (without volume control) that is also dual source. Are you open to doing independent volume controls in each zone? The DSM6 has an effective dual source feature with an independent A/B (for dual source) and on/off switch per zone. Are you attempting to retrofit a current setup or are you starting from scratch? Most people elect to have the volume controls in the actual zone. The SSVC6 is typically used for retro fit where there is no access to wiring independent volume controls or an application like a restaurant/bar where they might want control at a central location. We recommend our SVC300 impedance-matching volume controls.
CL/MA 1438By Charlie from Randolph, NJ on February 17, 2012
I have a Denon AVR-1712 Surround system, but want to use it to feed 4 interior ceiling sets of speakers an 1 exterior set of speakers. (10 speakers, 5 zones). Is this speaker selector one that you would recommend? The Specs for the Denon are as follows:
Specifications
nnAudio section
• Power amplifier
Rated output: Front:
90 W + 90 W (8 Ù, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
125 W + 125 W (6 Ù, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Center:
90 W (8 Ù, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
125 W (6 Ù, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround:
90 W + 90 W (8 Ù, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
125 W + 125 W (6 Ù, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Surround back:
90 W + 90 W (8 Ù, 20 Hz – 20 kHz with 0.08 % T.H.D.)
125 W + 125 W (6 Ù, 1 kHz with 0.7 % T.H.D.)
Output connectors: 6 – 16 Ù
• Analog
Input sensitivity/Input impedance: 200 mV/47 kÙ
Frequency response: 10 Hz – 100 kHz — +1, –3 dB (DIRECT mode)
S/N: 100 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode)
nnVideo section
• Standard video connectors
Input/output level and impedance: 1 Vp-p, 75 Ù
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 10 MHz — 0, –3 dB
• Color component video connector
Input/output level and impedance: Y (brightness) signal — 1 Vp-p, 75 Ù
PB / CB signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ù
PR / CR signal — 0.7 Vp-p, 75 Ù
Frequency response: 5 Hz – 60 MHz — 0, –3 dB
nnTuner section [FM] [AM]
(Note: ìV at 75 Ù, 0 dBf = 1 x 10–15 W)
Receiving Range: 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz 520 kHz – 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity: 1.2 ìV (12.8 dBf) 18 ìV
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity: MONO 2.8 ìV (20.2 dBf)
S/N: MONO 70 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode)
STEREO 67 dB (IHF–A weighted, DIRECT mode)
Total harmonic Distortion (at 1 kHz): MONO 0.7 %
STEREO 1.0 %
nnGeneral
Power supply: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption: 460 W
0.1 W (Standby)
3 W (CEC standby)
For purposes of improvement, specifications and design are subject to change without notice
By Customer Service - Q&A on February 17, 2012
Answer:
Hi Charlie:
Yes this will work just fine. It does feature internal volume controls that help with the impedance matching with your DENON AVR. Plus the SSVC6 features a second source option switchable per zone. You also can choose to have a speaker selector like our DSM6 and add Impedance Matching Volume Controls (OSD-SVC-100 or VMS-100) which can be located in the actual zone locations. Either way you can add one of our speaker selectors wit or without internal Volume Controls. We can aslo offer you a number of speaker solutions at factory direct pricing.
TL 
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