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Equalizing Bi-Amp outputs

I need help configuring a inline "equalizer" Evidently, the RCA out of the DAC is 4 db and the XLR is 14 db. I'm bi-amping my speakers that are Bi-wired, so my tweeter and mid range use a separate crossover from the woofers. The input sensitivity is the same for both amps. Obviously, the volume from the woofers is much louder than the volume from the tweeter/midrange  because of the mismatched outputs from the DAC. I've investigated putting an attenuator or a potentiometer in line from the DAC, but Von Schweikert recommends a simple device inline from the "source=> xlr cable=>equalizer => amp". I have the specs from both amps, DAC and speakers.

Does anybody have a the formula or knows what parts I will need to build this thing so the input voltage to both amps will be the same?


jeffex00

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jeffex00 OP
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I thought about trying a Y, the output from the DAC via RCA plugs would have been very low. Also I checked with the DAC manufacturer and was told not to do that. They said it was OK to run both RCA and XLR at the same time, so that's what I'm trying to get working. I ordered one of those cheap volume controls from Amazon, if that works even a little I'll explore some the more expensive alternatives that have been posted.
Thx
jeffex00 OP
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I will look into both ideas 

Thx
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