Ok, I'm asking again: what would be the difference between using passive attenuation using a passive preamp stage and the same attenuation using in-line attenuators? In his posts, cliveb is the only one who consequently speaks about avoiding *active* preamps: here I can see the argument. But why should the same apply to passive ones? These should act just like variable attenuators I thought?
On the attenuator page in the WiKi, a passive preamp of Creek is mentioned as a recommended attenuator for unbalanced connections. So why would using an Endler attenuator with a power amp be different from using a passive balanced stage like in the Ayre AX-7e? I understand that you wouldn't use Endler attenuators to regulate the volume normally. But wouldn't a passive stage where you can use the attenuation level as volume regulator be preferable? (Of course, the quality of the used attenuators makes a difference.) Teus -- Teus de Jong ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Teus de Jong's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=15415 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=61821 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
