Hi Tom.
Im new to this forum (my first post). I am currently trialing a good passive volume attenuator...the Yamaha YPC-1, originally had it paired with matching MX-D1. A very dynamic and powerful class D amp with a PWM design.
However, I have gone back to class A/B in the form of the rediculously well priced Emotiva XPA-2 for two channel listening and XPA-3 for surround.
What are your thoughts and experiances regarding passive volume control?
My current set sounds very transparent to my ears but I understand there may be an issue with loss of dynamics at both ends of the scale? I have kept my high quality interconnects to 1 metre in length and my source (oppo 83 SE with Nuforce edition and numerous other mods including AC bybees) seems to be outputting enough grunt...at least 2v.
I was going to invest in a hi-end preamp, but common sence tells me this simple solution has a lot of merit, not to mention cost savings?
Your thoughts and experiances will be most appreciated.
Im new to this forum (my first post). I am currently trialing a good passive volume attenuator...the Yamaha YPC-1, originally had it paired with matching MX-D1. A very dynamic and powerful class D amp with a PWM design.
However, I have gone back to class A/B in the form of the rediculously well priced Emotiva XPA-2 for two channel listening and XPA-3 for surround.
What are your thoughts and experiances regarding passive volume control?
My current set sounds very transparent to my ears but I understand there may be an issue with loss of dynamics at both ends of the scale? I have kept my high quality interconnects to 1 metre in length and my source (oppo 83 SE with Nuforce edition and numerous other mods including AC bybees) seems to be outputting enough grunt...at least 2v.
I was going to invest in a hi-end preamp, but common sence tells me this simple solution has a lot of merit, not to mention cost savings?
Your thoughts and experiances will be most appreciated.