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!

I find having this in my systema a plus for evaluating different amps and speakers. Having the vu meters looks cool also.

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.

I only use it for fun, not for comparing amps or speakers. The dancing meter needles and the warm amber light are fun, especially at night in a darkened room. The only reason I don't give it five stars is the fact that one of the meters seems to be more active than the other, without the music volume being different on that channel. However, as this is just a fun item and not a mission critical instrument, I'm OK with it.

Love being able to switch amps/speakers from my chair. 3rd Fosi product I've purchased with outstanding results.

This is a cool product. A bit novel, but does serve a purpose. It’s nice to be able to select A or B speakers. None other of the here “micro amps” have switching capabilities. And c’mon man !!! Those meters are cool!!!

Awesome seller, quality products, and super fast shipping!! Thank You!! 😃

I decided to save money and get this one, instead of the black orange backlit one. And that one is sooooo cool.I wanted to save a little money, and I wasn’t sure if that would be as visable.Then I realized, I MIGHT BE able to switch out the VU meter if something even cooler if I wanted to anyway. 🤔