[pabbi1]

I have both Goldpoint, Dact, and others. Entire threads in DIY are dedicated to attenuators, discussed at length.
 
Define 'unbiased'? Doubt I could participate.
 
There are no simple 'which one better' answers - it depends.

 

[Comfortable]

If you really have that much experience, i guess you could participate
 
To me, sound quality is above feel, percision, looks, size, etc.

 

[pabbi1]

Thanks for letting me play. Here was our original attenuator thread:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/387625/attenuator-talk
 
If you want the very best, there are 3 answers:
 
ALPS RK50 (not yet)
TKD 2P65S (have had 1)
Acoustic Dimensions (Currently have 2)
 
Not exhaustive, but a good slice.

 

[Comfortable]

Thank you for replying, I've heard great things about attenuators listed and amazed you owned so many, but i'm interested in a Dact vs Goldpoint because it's oranges and oranges(or tangerines and oranges). As I know, modesty is valued in Denmark, if Dact makes the best 24 positioned, they wouldn't brag or stop Goldpoint from bragging.
 

 

[pabbi1]

Justin at Headamp had a great deal on a balanced DACT, and that is the only reason I bought a couple, though only used one. From what I have actually, literally  heard, there is basically no sonic difference in the DACT and Goldpoint. Neither is a bad choice, though I did find the DACT harder to solder than the Goldpoint.
 
This is the one time I'd say go for whichever is cheaper, especially if the difference is significant.
 
I finally went to the Acoustic Dimensions because it is a 42 step, where the 23 step units left me lacking - always a half step off what I wanted, and with someone else's attenuation curve - these have my own curve.
 

 

[Comfortable]

Perhaps Goldpoint is more transparent?

 

[pabbi1]

Not in my experience. Doubt you could measure or hear any difference.

 

[googleborg]

what about light dependant resistors?