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New stepped attenuator=happiness

Detailman said:
That was my thinking originally.
Should be about the same size as the Alps but to my ears much better sounding and the steps make adjustments much smoother and more accurate.


Let us know how you like it.
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I got the attenuator today and installed it. Good timing since I just happened to take the day off from work.

First off, it's much more accurate than either the Alps I took out or another cheaper pot I had in my box. By that I mean it was right at 100K ohms across, and when I adjusted the pot each side measured within .1 on my DVM. .1 on the 200K ohm scale is 100 ohms, but that's well within the fudge factor of my cheap meter I'm sure. The other 2 were much farther off (i.e.: 95K on one channel, 89K on the other for example).
It does sound better than the Alps, mostly it sounds cleaner and I'm hearing a little more detail. Instruments sound more precisely placed as well, which may be a function of the L and R channels being closer in resistance. Not bad for the price, and I'm happy I did it.

Just thought I'd follow up.
 
sebrof said:
I got the attenuator today and installed it. Good timing since I just happened to take the day off from work.

First off, it's much more accurate than either the Alps I took out or another cheaper pot I had in my box. By that I mean it was right at 100K ohms across, and when I adjusted the pot each side measured within .1 on my DVM. .1 on the 200K ohm scale is 100 ohms, but that's well within the fudge factor of my cheap meter I'm sure. The other 2 were much farther off (i.e.: 95K on one channel, 89K on the other for example).
It does sound better than the Alps, mostly it sounds cleaner and I'm hearing a little more detail. Instruments sound more precisely placed as well, which may be a function of the L and R channels being closer in resistance. Not bad for the price, and I'm happy I did it.

Just thought I'd follow up.
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Appreciate the feedback.
Your feelings mirror mine.
Not like discovering gold but for the money a major improvement.

I like the steps as far as volume is concerned. Seems to give real control.

Glad you're ok with it.
 
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