Are there passive attenuators that don't zero volume and only offer one input ?


I am not sure how many people would like those features, but its worth asking in case someone would try to sell such a thing.

Which is to say it is essential I should think  to be able to zero volume, and have more than one input, do you agree ? 
dbxrecord

Showing 2 responses by wokeuptobose

I don't recognize any of the model numbers nor the technologies, but you guys seem to know a lot about passives. I have never tried a passive preamp, but i have been researching a Townsend Allegri Reference passive preamp to replace my massive two box ARC REF10 solution. Are I in the same ball park of Passives? Can anyone tie the more technical part of the discussion to if the Townsend Allegri REF to see if it might work in my system as a passive. All I run is a DAK/Streamer to monos and onto my Wilson speakers I'm digital as the only input, no balance control needed, nor  TT or other inputs needed, I just need balanced output, a volume control and a remote control. Any advice for a newbe from the Passive camp as I'm just seeing If there room for my questions and ideas.
Although the contributors seem very knowledgeable about passive control preamps I don't know if this is a good place to ask if the  Townsend passive Allegri Reference  preamp is the type of technology you understand and support and the type company and sound to consider replacing an ARC REF 10 preamp with the Allegri. I don't use a balance control, but have to have a remote, and only need an inbound balanced in and a balanced out. Is anyone up to speed on the Allegri reference and willing  to relate it's pros and cons to the other approaches you were describing, and then the replacement of an ARC 10 with it. If this question is too off base just say hello and move on Thanks.