Best volume control?

[pHantasmagoria]

Hi,

What is the best volume controller currently available on the market, either stepped attentuator or potentiometer?

thanks guys,

 

[timoteus]

For the best volume control I would probably say the Stevens & Billington TX 102 TVC (Transformer Volume Control) or the Slagle TVCs, but then you add either stepped attenuator or potentiometer. So I would say the DACT stepped attenuators would be high on the list. Placette Audio makes a wild 125 step attenuator but I don't know if you could purchase one outside of any of their products.

 

[pHantasmagoria]

thanks a lot

 

[eyeteeth]

Placette audio has a 125 step attentuator with vishay resistors. (with remote

)

http://www.placetteaudio.com/

 

[Edwood]

I wuv my DACT.

I would like more levels of volume adjustment, but $1000 for a volume controller is too rich for me. Not to mention having to add more cables into the mix.

-Ed

 

[Budgie]

The Placette is on my wish list. The remote volume control version is only $1000. Pretty cheap for a "highly praised audio componenet".

 

[eyeteeth]

Quote:

Originally posted by Budgie The Placette is on my wish list. The remote volume control version is only $1000. Pretty cheap for a "highly praised audio componenet".

I wish there was more info on this product, like a review. It's a passive preamp right? I know the $4000. Active preamp is constantly included in lists (TAS) of the very best preamps available. I assume the $1000. is better than other passive preamps? A passive preamp is a possibility for me parly because of it's lower price.

 

[kuma]

Dropping in hi-priced parts won't guarantee good fidelity. It all depends on how you use 'em and cct. design. I know few designers who do not like highly touted TACT attenuators and prefer GoldPoint on his design.

• Goldpoint attenuator

 

[eyeteeth]

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Originally posted by kuma Dropping in hi-priced parts won't guarantee good fidelity

True. What of Vishay S-102 resistors, are they the best? As claimed by Placette.

 

[Dreamslacker]

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Originally posted by eyeteeth True. What of Vishay S-102 resistors, are they the best? As claimed by Placette.

Supposedly the most transparent sounding resistors out there. Bulk metal foil resistors.. Not cheap though... Coming in at US$11+ a piece (w/o discount) at Percy Audio & more @ other places.

 

[Nick Dangerous]

I am now a proud owner of the Placette 3-input passive preamp. It is fan-freakin-tastic! Transparent, detailed, fast as lightning.

It replaced a Creek OBH-12, which was a GREAT remote controlled preamp for the price ($175 used), but the Placette is absolutely better in every way.

Guy (owner of Placette) is replacing the resistor set to work with my ultrasensitive Oris horns for nothing more than return shipping. How cool is that?!?

[size=medium]JOY[/size]

 

[eyeteeth]

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Originally posted by Nick Dangerous How cool is that?!?

That is very cool. Congrats.

(Know anything about power amps? http://www4.head-fi.org/forums/showt...threadid=56279) Real thread crapping?

 

[Howie]

I love my Placette too. If you are a low level listener you might find it's lower volume level adjustment too coarse.

 

[ingmarwa]

or you can do like nik:
use the top-of-the-line alps. the rk50. quite possibly one of the best pots in the world. costs 500$, though...

 

[agile_one]

There is a Placette Audio volume control for $650. at usedcable.com on this page.

Scroll down to see it.