SKU: OSD-SSVC2
OSD SSVC22x Zone 2x Source (Master A/B) Speaker Selector w/ 300W Volume Control, Impedance Protection
The SSVC2 is low-profile table top volume controls with individual A/B input selectors for each listening zone. The SVC300, a 300 watt autoformer volume control is utilized in each SSVC for uncompromised sound quality and performance. The spring-loaded guillotine-style push terminals accept up to 14 gauge cable. The SSVC's feature 16 gauge steel construction with our durable black wrinkle powder coating and gray silk-screening. The 8.5" chassis width of the SSVC2 or SSVC1 combines with other 8.5" wide OSD components to make a standard 17" wide unit.
Features:
- Dual source speaker selector that distributes audio from a high current amplifier to up to two pairs of speakers or two separate zones
- Includes individual volume control knobs to raise or lower the volume of each listening zone
- Front-mounted master A/B switch lets you turn sources either on or off
- Play one pair, or a combination of pairs, and adjust the volume to suit each zone
- Impedance protection allows a single amplifier to safely power several pairs of speakers
- Autoformer-based operates more efficiently than resistor-based selectors
- Compact table top design or fits inside cabinets
- Two individual zone on/off slotted buttons for easy labeling
- Removable input/output connectors provide hassle-free hook-up
- Compatible with all high-current amplifiers up to 300W
- Accepts up to 14-gauge speaker cable
- High quality metal construction
Impedance-Matching Protection Safeguards Amplifiers
To help protect expensive audio equipment, this 6-zone high-power speaker selector includes impedance-matching frequency protection circuitry that reduces subsonic signals so you can safely drive multiple pairs of speakers without going below the amp's impedance ratings which can cause it to overheat or shut down.
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- Speaker Selector Type: 2 Zone Dual Source w/ Volume Control
- # of Zones or Speaker Pairs: 2
- Dual Source w/ Independent A/B Switch Per Zone
- Impedance Protection: Yes
- Speaker Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Impedance-matching Frequency Protection Circuitry
- Maximum Operating Range: 300W
- Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Input Source: Up to 2 Amplifiers or Receivers
- Input/ Output Connector Type: Spring-loaded Guillotine-style Push Terminals
- Wiring Requirement: Up to 14 Gauge Wire
- Internal Jumper Settings: 1x, 2x, 4x, and 8x
- Autoformer-based Operates More Efficiently Than Transformer-based
- Dimensions (L x H x D): 8.5" x 2.5" x 6.25"
- Weight: 5 lbs
- Warranty: 2 Years
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Bill • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Can you educate me on the difference between impedance matching and impedance magnification?
J
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Bill,
Impedance Magnification is a marketing term used by another company. It describes a technology that was introduced years ago when Impedance-matching volume controls were evolving into what they are today. You can be assured that all our Impedance-matching volume controls feature the latest and greatest technology available.
TL/MA
Ron Cluett • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Just purchased this not knowing about the 8 ohm requirement. Will this system work on an outside deck setup with Bose 151 / 4 ohm at one end, 35 ft. away Yamaha NSW 6 ohm powered by an old Kenwood amp. Tks Ron
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Ron:
The SSVC2 should work fine. You may want to open the cover up and check what the settings of the internal jumpers are for each Volume Control. I believe there are four settings, 1x, 2x, 4x and 8x. You may want to set it at 4x because you have to treat a 4 ohm pair of speakers (like the BOSE 151) as (2) 8 ohm speakers. Add to that you are also using a pair of 6 ohm Yamaha speakers that you would treat as 4 ohm as well or (2) 8 ohm speakers. Technically the pair of BOSE speakers would be considered 2 pair and adding the pair of Yamaha (considered 3 pairs) would call for a 4x setting just like 5 Pairs would jump up to 8x. The only other variable is how good is your old Kenwood Receiver. Check your owners manual to see if it can play a 4 ohm load. Typically most of the Japanese base Receivers wanted no part of anything less than 8 ohm unless it was truly a High Current model with a 2 ohm load specification. If so you can get away with a 2x setting but the 4x would still be your safest bet.
TL
jay • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I have what I think is a fairly simple question but I am unsure about it. I have a 5.1 yamaha receiver (no A/B speaker setup) and want to hook up a couple of outside speakers on my lanai. Can i use this box to input the two left and right front speaker wires from the receiver to the A side and output to the 5.1 setup and two outdoor speakers? thank you.
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Jay,
What model Yamaha receiver are you using? Knowing this will help us better answer your question. Some of the 7.1 receivers allow you to designate channels 6 and 7 for a second zone. The basic 5.1 receiver may be limited so I would like to look at the owner’s manual before trying to sell you something you can not use.
TL/MA 1424
jay • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
I have a yamaha htr-4065 that is 5.1 not dual zone or A/B speaker selection. can i use this device to connect just the front left and right speakers from the receiver to the input of this device then output to my main speakers left and right as well as a pair of outdoor speakers left and right? thank youl
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Jay,
You can use the SSVC2 volume control to connect both the right and left speaker of your main or front stage speakers of the 5.1 system as well as the pair of speakers for the outdoors. Connect the output from the Yamaha main speakers labeled Front L and R to the Source A Input of the SSVC2. Then connect the actual front speakers from the Zone 1 Output of the SSVC2 and connect the outdoor speakers to the Zone 2 Output. When listening to 2-channel stereo on your A/V receiver, you will be able to listen to the main speakers and outdoor speakers play at the same time. Your limitation will be when you are playing a movie through the 5.1 system. You will not be able to hear a separate source for the outdoors unless you add an external amplifier (like our AMP120) that connects to Source B. You can connect an iPod, iPhone or iPad to the AMP120 using an adapter cable (3.5mm to dual RCA) connected to the headphone output of the iPod. This would allow you to play Source B for outdoors while the front speakers play Source A (the surround sound.) You can start with the SSVC2 and add the external amplifier later.
TL/MA
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Sash • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi
I brought a Yamaha 2020 receiver 9.2 double zone. I am setting 7.1 speaker in my basement and from second zone 2 speaker at swimming pool and 2 speaker at deck. The consultant suggested me Russound SDB 2.1 to split the 4 speaker out side from second zone. Somehow I want to buy SSVC 2 from this website as this is much better price. Will this work exactly as Russound sdb 2.1. pl advise.
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
HI Sash,
Our SSVC2 dual source speaker selector has all the same features as the unit you listed. It features dual source so you can play source A on zone 1 while playing source B on zone 2. It also has dedicated on/off switch per zone. You can also adjust the impedance setting in case you want to drive more than a pair of speakers per zone. Plus, the SSVC2 is a great value.
TL/MA
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