N-Audio 8x7 Amp Switcher Review: Switch All Your Amps With One Button
If you own more than one guitar amplifier, you already know the problem. Swapping between amps mid-session means unplugging cables, moving speakers, and generally breaking the flow of playing. The N-Audio 8x7 Amp and Cabinet Switcher solves that problem with a single button press. It handles up to 8 amplifier inputs and 7 cabinet outputs, allowing you to route any amp to any cabinet and switch between combinations on the fly. Landon has been using it to manage a collection of amps including a Victory VC35, TWS 2846-S, Revv G50, PRS Archon 50, and Valiant Jupiter — and the switcher changed how he uses his entire rig.
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What Is an Amp Switcher?
An amp switcher is a passive or active switching device that sits between your guitar amplifiers and speaker cabinets, allowing you to select which amp is connected to which cabinet at any moment. Without a switcher, each amp needs its own dedicated speaker connection, and swapping amps means physically moving cables — a time-consuming and tone-interrupting process. With a switcher, the connections are all made once and then managed electronically.
The 8x7 designation tells you the scale of the N-Audio unit: 8 amplifier inputs and 7 cabinet outputs. That is a significant amount of routing flexibility. Most players running two or three amps will never come close to filling the available inputs, which means the unit has plenty of room to grow with your rig. For players with larger collections — or those who dream of having one — the 8x7 covers scenarios most competing products cannot.
The inspirations behind Landon pursuing a switcher solution came from watching Henning Pauly and Mark Mancina, two YouTube guitarists who had built sophisticated multi-amp rigs. Seeing what was possible with the right switching infrastructure convinced him to build his own version.
Features and Specs
| Amp inputs | 8 |
| Cabinet outputs | 7 |
| Switching type | Relay-based (no tone-affecting circuitry in signal path) |
| Operation | Front panel buttons plus remote switching capability |
| Speaker load handling | Handles standard amp/cabinet impedance configurations |
| Build | Rack-mountable |
| Manufacturer | N-Audio (independent boutique builder) |
The Setup and Operation
The Amps in Landon's Rig
The N-Audio 8x7 is managing the following amps in Landon's studio:
Victory VC35
A British-voiced 35-watt head with EL34 power tubes. Clean, crunch, and lead channels with a warm, vocal mid-range character.
TWS 2846-S
A boutique hand-wired amp with a vintage-inspired circuit. Known for exceptional touch sensitivity and a raw, dynamic response.
Revv G50
A modern high-gain head from Canadian builder Revv Amplification. Four channels covering clean through extreme gain, with a tight, articulate response under distortion.
PRS Archon 50
PRS's flagship amplifier head. Two channels, 50 or 25 watt operation, and a balanced tone that covers clean to high-gain without favoring any single style.
Valiant Jupiter
A boutique single-channel amp with a focused, pure tone. Best suited for players who want one exceptional sound rather than multiple channels.
Why This Changes Everything
The practical impact of a switcher like the N-Audio 8x7 goes beyond convenience. When switching between amps is effortless, you start using all of them more regularly. Amps that previously sat unused because swapping to them was too disruptive become part of your regular rotation. The creative possibilities of comparing how different amps handle the same guitar part become accessible in real time rather than requiring a full rig teardown. For a player with a collection of amps, a switcher does not just save time — it fundamentally changes how you interact with your gear.
There are also practical safety benefits. Switching between tube amplifiers without the correct procedure risks damage to the output transformer. A well-designed switcher handles the switching sequence correctly every time, which removes the risk of human error during a live or recording session.
Landon's Thoughts
The "my thoughts" section starting at 10:30 covers Landon's experience using the N-Audio 8x7 in his actual studio workflow. Rather than a spec-driven evaluation, this section addresses the real-world experience of integrating a switcher into a working rig: what changes, what still requires attention, and whether the investment is justified for players at different levels of amp ownership. If you are on the fence about whether a switcher is right for your situation, this section gives you the most honest framework for deciding.
Pros and Cons
- 8x7 routing covers more amps and cabinets than most players will ever need
- Relay-based switching keeps signal path clean
- Changes how you use your entire amp collection
- Eliminates the physical hassle of swapping cables between amps
- Rack-mountable for clean studio or live rig integration
- Boutique build quality from an independent maker
- Only relevant if you own multiple amplifiers
- Initial setup requires careful attention to impedance matching
- Premium price for a boutique unit
- Requires understanding of tube amp safety procedures to use correctly
Verdict
The N-Audio 8x7 Amp and Cabinet Switcher is a genuinely transformative piece of gear for players who own multiple amplifiers. The 8 input and 7 output capacity is more than enough for most multi-amp rigs, the build quality is solid, and the real-world impact on how you use your gear is significant. If you have been putting off building a proper multi-amp setup because the cable management felt too complicated, this is the solution that removes that barrier.
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