Russound AB-2.2

Name: Russound AB-2.2
Brand: Russound
SKU: 543AB22
Price: 79.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (26 reviews)

Tabletop A/B selector

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OVERVIEW

The Russound AB-2.2 table-top "A/B" selector comes in handy for two different types of custom audio installations. Use it to safely switch between two different powered audio systems you connect to one pair of in-wall speakers. Or, send music from a single audio system to one of two pairs of connected speakers. Hum along to your favorite music in the kitchen while you cook, then switch to your patio speakers while you enjoy an outdoor meal.

Product highlights:

table-top speaker or amplifier selector
handles up to 150 watts per channel
accepts up to 14 gauge speaker wire
5-9/16"W x 2-1/4"H x 3-11/16"D
warranty: 10 years
Our 60-day money-back guarantee
MFR # 3699-520525

What's in the box:

Russound AB-2.2 owner's manual

Dual source selector switch
Instruction Manual

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Features

Overview: The Russound AB-2.2 is a dual-source selector switch that allows a single pair of speakers to be driven by either of two amplifiers, or to allow a single amplifier to drive either of two pairs of speakers. It is a tabletop unit with a push-on, push-off button to switch between the dual amplifier or speaker pairs.

Connections: The AB-2.2 has three removable, color-coded, screwless snap connectors which accept up to 14-gauge wire. These connectors have wire locking levers which snap the speaker wire into place.

Specifications: The AB-2.2 is designed for use with amplifiers with a power output of up to 150 watts RMS per channel.

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4 questions already asked

I'm using this to run a vintage Marantz amp and a new Marantz receiver using the same speakers. I hook up correctly but I have to turn the volume way up on the new Marantz receiver just to hear anything. This doesn't happen with my vintage unit. And it was no happening to my new Marantz receiver until i installed this switch. What can I do to resolve this issue? I am using Klipsch speakers.

[ Mad_Monkey Jun 14, 2021 ]

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If you purchased the product from Crutchfield, feel free to contact our Tech Support team. Our toll-free Tech Support number is printed on your invoice, and is also available under the "My Orders" tab in the "My Account" section of our website. If you did not purchase the unit from Crutchfield, then you may want to contact the manufacturer.

[ Krissy Jun 29, 2021 ] Staff

I see the unit is rated for 150 rms. Any info. Provided with the unit that would indicate how it may handle momentary peaks above 400 ?

[ Dave Mar 31, 2020 ]

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No. I don't recommend. Connections are tiny.

[ JOHN Mar 31, 2020 ]

can you use two sets of speakers from one source at the same time or do you have choose between A or B?

[ terry Feb 02, 2018 ]

3 answers

If Russound AB-2.2 is being used to switch 2 sets of speakers from one source, only one set of speakers can be used at a time. This device is actually used to switch two sources or amplifiers between a set of speakers, a speaker selector would be more inline with what you're trying to do and some can run more than one set of speakers from a source at a time when properly hooked up.

[ Jesse Feb 02, 2018 ]

The box itself is one or the other.

[ JEREMY B Feb 02, 2018 ]

It's designed to play one or the other. You cannot play two sets of speakers at the same time. This is to avoid the situation where you have two sources feeding one speaker at the same time.

[ Stuart Feb 02, 2018 ]

Can I still use this with two separate stereo systems which are bi-amped with active crossovers on one pair of speakers? Thanks.

[ aadam1410 Feb 22, 2016 ]

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If I understand you correctly you have 4 speaker wires for each speaker. The AB 2.2 can only switch two stereo pairs to one stereo pair output. You would need twice as many connections to do what you want.

[ Phillip Feb 23, 2016 ]

The AB-2.2 selector allows you to power a single pair of speakers with either of two amplifiers (There are two input channels to the AB switch and one output channel.) The selector switch isolates one of the input channels (amps) preventing them from both being connected at the same time. I suspect that the AB-2.2 may not be exactly what you are looking for. Russound makes other products which might be closer to what you need. As a note, the internal construction of the AB-2.2 product is solid, but the wire connectors on the box are very small, probably 16gage or less.

[ Omatacco Feb 23, 2016 ]