If you're willing to go above $200 to get something higher-quality, the one I'd recommend first is the Goldpoint SA1X, which is a very basic but uses precision-matched stepped attenuators. Another option is the Khozmo Passive Preamplifier.
Balanced Passive Pre Amp
Hello everyone.
Can anyone recommend a relatively decent balanced passive pre amplifier? My active speakers are balanced only. My DAC is also balanced but has no volume control. Since all I really need is volume control... I Was hoping to keep it under $200. I see a few Chinese items on Amazon that fit the bill but they seem to have a dollar store quality to them that makes me cringe.
Can anyone recommend a relatively decent balanced passive pre amplifier? My active speakers are balanced only. My DAC is also balanced but has no volume control. Since all I really need is volume control... I Was hoping to keep it under $200. I see a few Chinese items on Amazon that fit the bill but they seem to have a dollar store quality to them that makes me cringe.