Arcam Delta 290 help!

Problem: my Delta 290 suffers from the sticky/failing selector switch...cleaning this ,if were possible ,seems to be but a temporary fix.

I understand this  is a common problem, and I have seen the following "fix/work round" on more than one audio forum....that is by utilising the tape loops on the Arcam( tape 1 record out/play in) and"tape 2 record out/play in: this is supposed to "by-pass" the dodgy selector switch(there is a seperate switch for the tape functions.

What no one explains is what do you connect to what, and how? In an ideal world I want somehow to connect my Accession to one/some of the tape inputs...is it possible?

I use the Delta 290 with a Delta 290P power amp and Rega P8 turntable...it sounds wonderful when the dodgy switch allows!

Again many thanks!

The unit may need to be cleaned.

 You can use Deoxit FaderLube on all switches and potentiometers for cleaning them.

Deoxit FaderLube comes in a dropper dispenser. (part # F100L-L25C)

Just a drop or 2 will work, then "work" the cleaner into the part 

by operating it through all functions and travels.

 In repair shops, we used LPS2 spray lube, it cleans and lubricates all switches and controls.

 Both of these cleaners are permanent lubes as well as cleaners...

if a switch or control gets dodgy again, just operate it thoroughly again and it will clean itself.

 When using any cleaner and/or lube, 

it is important to not get it on any radio or digital frequency dependent circuits.

Luckily I have enough space on my Atacama rack to house my Rega Brio integrated...I can connect my media player and c.d player to that....it would just mean swapping speaker cables between the Delta and the Brio......all being well I should(may) end up with a dedicated stand alone chain for playing vinyl,and a separate system for the rest....fingers crossed!