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In Reply to: RE: There is no such thing as a "passive" in an electronic system. posted by Chip647 on March 08, 2025 at 13:02:16

is this approach using DACT attenuators between source and power amp:

It is, however, more transparent than some preamplifiers employing SS or tube gain stages.

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Attenuator Box - Inmate51 16:11:55 03/08/25 (3)
Wow, what a waste of Earth's precious resources. Helping to destroy the planet one box at a time. ;)

Here's a simpler (and cheaper) approach:

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- Built one using Radio Shack parts - E-Stat 16:15:18 03/08/25 (2)
  and leftover Audio Research knobs that cost more than everything else! Ones with fixed values are pretty much useless for playing music.
  
  Just didn't sound as good. :)
  - RE: Built one using Radio Shack parts - Inmate51 05:39:09 03/09/25 (1)
    "leftover Audio Research knobs"
    
    Hahaha! That right there is funny.
    
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    - RE: Built one using Radio Shack parts - E-Stat 07:41:06 03/09/25 (0)
      I commented on that at the time .

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