Fosi Audio LC30 VU Meter Amplifier Speaker Selector Switch Box Audio Visualizer 2 in 2 Out Vintage Switcher for High Power Stereo Class A, B, AB, D, Tube Amps Home Audio Component with Remote Control

I’ve been an audiophile and techie most my life and love testing and comparing equipment especially since my first job as a teen where I had access to a room full of audio equipment with switchers to let customers hear the differences. But since those days, I’ve mostly had to rely on memory when trying to compare my own equipment. I have also always been a fan of the vintage and high end feel of analog meters. I never thought to buy a separate switcher or meter because it seemed impractical but here comes Fosi to solve those two things in one, high-quality, efficient and affordable product! I first learned about Fosi a few years ago when I was looking for a solution to put some extra speakers I had to use in my bedroom with emphasis on getting the best sound I could and also modern flexibility to use with my TV and streaming from other devices. After looking at a lot of options, including high end streaming amps and smart speakers that all didn’t seem good enough for the price they were asking for, I came across the Fosi T-20 which seemed too good to be true but I took the risk and haven’t been happier since. I’m getting better sound than most the other options I looked at for a fraction of the price and I even have a cool hybrid tube amp that fulfills the desire I’ve also always had for tube equipment. When hooking up this amp for the fist time, I tested it with all the extra speakers I had to see which ones matched for the best sound but being impatient with having to switch wiring every time, I didn’t do more than one quick listen with each one to decide and left it at that. Since then, I’ve felt I could improve my sound systems everywhere with Fosi equipment so I’ve been checking them out and mainly focusing on their amplifiers until I heard about their new DAC that just came out and then read the features of the LC30 when I was browsing their products. I could use it to give my speakers a true A-B test and add a cool meter to my T-20 at the same time! First thing I noticed when I got the LC30 was the quality, protective packaging to make sure the item inside was unharmed from shipping. The item itself is very cleanly designed and feels solid. Setup and operation is simple and straightforward and it’s nice they used all the buttons on the kind of generic remote to give you different ways to change the settings. I don’t have a tool to test how accurate the meters are but they seem to work fine and let’s face it, it’s just fun to watch the lit up meters dance while your system is playing. For those who have the tools or desire, it’s very easy to dial in the sensitivity of the meters although I don’t think you can set it for two different amps at the same time since there is only one analog dial but that hasn’t come into play for me yet as I’m only using it for one amp at the moment. Switching speakers is seamless with no pop, click or anything else jarring. It just switches flawlessly between my two setups and I can finally give them a true comparison which has already been a very revealing experience for me. I did notice that overall output is decreased slightly with the LC30 between the amp and speakers but that was to be expected and I never listen at full volume anyways so there is still plenty of headroom to work with. Overall, the LC30 is a great addition and tool for me to finally have again as I almost forgot how invaluable it is to be able to switch equipment on the fly. Right now, I have my two top contending speakers set up so I can just switch whenever I have a feel for hearing their different signatures or when one is better suited for the content I’m listening to and it’s another benefit I never gave much thought to having in my audio systems. Highly recommend and I look forward to adding more Fosi products to my systems!

Everything about this switch shouts high-end, but the price is modest. The build quality is substantial compared to many competitors products at this price point. The output meters are not as functional as they are fun, but they add a bit of nostalgia to any system. The sound quality is top notch with absolutely no audible degradation or distortion. The remote control really ended up being a useful feature for comparing differences between equipment by allowing you to remain in your optimal listening position without getting up every time. I only wish this company made the same unit with another input/output or two. I have two of these serving vintage tube amps and vintage solid state receivers and I’m thrilled with them.

I was looking for an amp selector to change between amps and compare sound using the same speaker when i came across this unit. This unit is for a very unique needs, offering a UV meter with the added value of having 2 amps and 2 speakers to change between while not having to get up, change the input and then sit again to compare the sound- thanks to the remote control. Value- this unit is not cheap for a speaker selector, but with the added VU meter it is a great solution. Built- its solid, has a nice weight to it and the meter is responsive with a nice yellow light which has 4 brightness levels (you can change it from the control) Functions- VU meter, 2 speaker level amp inputs and 2 speakers level speaker output. The unit also has a sensitivity wheel which you can use to calibrate the unit for DB and watt output. (Sensitivity wheel is not changeable from the remote control). Overall i am happy with this unit, even if i no longer change between amps, i have this unit if i ever want test another amp. For now, my only use is as a UV meter to keep an eye on my noice level and dynamic range of a son when comparing streaming services and different pre-amp modes. If you want to calibrate this unit, you have to get a multi-meter with DC amp reading (at least 5A) and DC volt using a steady sound source to measure resistance and voltage which you then multiply to get a Watt value. Amp x voltage= Watts

I am going to keep this. It is well made. However, it does not do what I wanted it for. I wanted to be able to play both speakers sets at the same time. This unit allows you to play one or the other, not both. My current amp will play a and b speakers at the same time. Unfortunately, it is not a feature that can be controlled with the remote control. This unit is rather cool, has a remote control that allows speaker selection, and does other things that I find interesting. Just not what I was looking for.

I originally bought this as a throwback to 1970's receivers which had vu meters, and to a gizmo I used to have from Radio Shack back in the day, and this unit does all that extremely well. It is nice to have a visual for volume and signal strength again. The knob on the front can change the sensitivity when listening to loud or soft music, and the brightness can be adjusted. My main amp is a Fosi BT 30 Pro main and subwoofer amp, and this unit works well with that setup. The Fosi amp does not have a tuner, and with the Selector, I am able to instantly switch to a 1980's vintage Yamaha receiver to drive my two main speakers when listening to FM radio and my CD player. Another benefit of the Selector is to test the subwoofer output when using the Fosi amp. By de-selecting the main speakers (I do not have any B speakers connected to the Selector), I can hear just the subwoofers since they are NOT connected to the Selector. This lets me fine tune the SW settings on the Fosi amp, and to make sure there are not any driver issues. Earlier, I had to repair a woofer cone due to some age-related foam surround deterioration, and the Selector lets me make sure all the subwoofer cones and wiring are performing properly.

The meters look nice for the social media posts, but otherwise useless.

Excelente!

No power supply included. No way to power this device unless you purchase an external power supply. This is a useless device without an included way to power the device.

A perfect device for meeting my requirement. Standard build quality.

Très belle qualité, c’est exactement ce que je cherchais.

Esto es un bridge, un puente solamente, el aparato funciona en términos de ver tu música hacer bailar a las agujas PERO la descripción que viene cuando analizas el aparato para adquirirlo no es clara. El aparato funcionará únicamente si recibe señal amplificada y necesitas hacer pasar dos canales R y L atraves del mismo. Puede ser obvio para algunos pero no para todos, es decir necesitas dedicar canales y de ahi a las bocinas. Si te gusta el Dolby Atmos, Digital, THX, etc., esto NO es para ti, te mostrara la realidad con canales stereo de lo contrario solo mostrara la señal que se dedica a esos canales cuando usas sonido digital. SI LA INTENCIÓN ES USARLO APARA APARATOS CON SONIDO ESTÉREO ÚNICAMENTE, ENTONCES SI TE PUEDE FUNCIONAR.

just the job,all good,would recommend

Mi ha permesso di collegare due amplificatori e due coppie di altoparlanti scegliendo di volta in volta L ampli da utilizzare e le casse da ascoltare…unico difetto che non permette di ascoltare assieme le due coppie di altoparlanti ma solo due per volta..,i vi meter vanno regolati a seconda del volume di ascolto