AV:Switches to Avoid

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There are devices out there that introduce noise or issues into your display chain. It's recommended to avoid the following.

Generic SCART Switches

The following switches have reports of major issues and are reviewed poorly. They are sometimes sold under the "Lindy" brand.
BadSCART.jpg

Some cheap pushbutton switches out there that seem to work fine. Most are just basic 2 - 1 switches, but it work fine with no quality loss. Unfortunately, most come in generic cases, so it's hard to tell which are the ones that work okay. People have reported that the ones labelled "Wilko" or "Wickes" seem to be fine, but please use these at your own risk:
SCARTSwitches02.jpg