skitlets
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I was hoping a few knowledgeable folks could help me with my dilemma. My cd player output to RA-1 is just too loud to listen to for long periods. I've done a lot of searching and have decided that RCA attenuators, like the offerings from Harrison Labs, will be the best bet until I get a new source with volume control.
However, I've read that because of impedance mismatching, the attenuators degrade sound. With an XCD-88 CD player and an RA-1, what kind of attenuator should be made and with what values? I need about -15dB drop. I have a friend who is handy with the soldering iron, so links to schematics/calculators are also helpful.
Realized this might go better in the DIY perhaps. Well, any help is appreciated.
However, I've read that because of impedance mismatching, the attenuators degrade sound. With an XCD-88 CD player and an RA-1, what kind of attenuator should be made and with what values? I need about -15dB drop. I have a friend who is handy with the soldering iron, so links to schematics/calculators are also helpful.
Realized this might go better in the DIY perhaps. Well, any help is appreciated.
