[n_maher]

Up for sale is a ladder-type stepped attenuator that I built using an 24 position Elma switch, PRP and Holco resistors (hand matched values from Michael Percy) and silver bearing solder. This is a 50k attenuator and is suitable for just about any DIY build that you're likely to find. I tested it in my beta22 and it sounded fantastic, unfortunately with my Monica DAC having half the output of my other sources it makes using a stepper of any kind impossible.

Here's a picture.

I'm asking less what I paid for the parts plus shipping and Paypal which is $125. The price is negotiable but please understand that the effort to populate this switch is not small (3+ hours) and just to purchase the parts for a similar attenuator from someone like Percy would cost $178 + shipping. The switch is essentially new and unused (less than 10 hours of use). Please PM with any questions and as always feel free to check my feedback if you have any concerns about dealing with me.

Thanks for looking,

Nate

 

[n_maher]

BUMP

Sommone must need a premium volume control!

 

[cotdt]

is this for stereo? or can this be used for balanced amps?

 

[PsychoZX]

Quote:

Originally Posted by cotdt /img/forum/go_quote.gif is this for stereo? or can this be used for balanced amps?

Stereo. You would need a 4 channel stepped attenuator for balanced use (or two stereo attenuators).

 

[n_maher]

Thanks for providing that answer. Yes, this is setup for stereo operation. A balanced attenuator would be much more expensive.

Also, I'm open to hearing offers from folks so don't be shy. Lowballers will be ignored but I'm pretty reasonable.

 

[n_maher]

Bump

 

[n_maher]

bump

 

[n_maher]

please buy me

 

[joe_cool]

What type are the connection terminals? I could look it up but would like to see a picture. Thanks.

 

[n_maher]

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe_cool /img/forum/go_quote.gif What type are the connection terminals? I could look it up but would like to see a picture. Thanks.

Joe,

Sorry for not seeing this sooner. YGPM w/ reply.

Nate

 

[luvdunhill]

nate,

are there any issues with this being a mix of PRP and Holco? I know that the PRP are replacing the Holco's, but are they roughly equivalent sonically?

 

[n_maher]

No issues that I'm aware of. This was done specifically on the advice of Michael Percy who provided the resistors for the attenuator. And you never have mixed brands in the signal path, it's always either PRP or Holco, not one brand on the L and the other on the R.

 

[n_maher]

Long overdue bump for a fantastic single ended volume control.

 

[n_maher]

Tri-yearly bump for the best SE volume control I've heard.

 

[n_maher]

holiday season bump - nothing says merry christmas like a stepped attenuator