Connect two systems to a single Core?

[BeoTool]

I’m have a Beocenter 9500 and a Beosound 9000 in the same room.  I’d like connect my BS Core (soon-to-be a Beoconnect Core) to play audio from either system.  Unfortunately, the Cores have only one port for line-in/optical.

How would you connect both systems?  I know of two Powerlink switches — one from Almando, one from Designed AV.   Does anyone have experience with these units?

Or should I connect the units to each other?  Powerlink out from BC 9500 to Aux-in on the Beosound 9000, then connect the Beosound 9000 to the Core?

Or other solution?

[Madskp]

I have an older version of the Almando powerlink switch that I am using to share a set of Beolabs between a Sonos Port and a Beoplay V1 TV. This has been working without issues for almost 10 years now. Only negative I see is the price compared to The alternative from Oneremote (which I have no experience with)

[Madskp]

BTW the Almando Multiplay Stereo looks to be able to switch between 4 audiosources, so if your need is only to use one set of speakers to alle three units that would also be a possibility.

[BeoTool]

Thank you for your replies, Madskp!  I’ll look into the Almando unit in due course now.

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