If you want a remote, Placette is a no-brainer. I have been contemplating one lately myself. I've never heard one in my own system, but have been impressed by them in other systems. If you can stretch your budget a little for a used one, I don't think you'd be disappointed.
A used Reference Line Audio passive is within your budget. I love mine. The original company is sadly defunct, but Scott Nixon can do anything you need for one, even add a remote to certain models.
The EVS attenuators are supposed to be great, haven't heard them though. Well within your budget.
My personal experience with the Creek wasn't good. It certainly could have been a system dependant issue.
A used Reference Line Audio passive is within your budget. I love mine. The original company is sadly defunct, but Scott Nixon can do anything you need for one, even add a remote to certain models.
The EVS attenuators are supposed to be great, haven't heard them though. Well within your budget.
My personal experience with the Creek wasn't good. It certainly could have been a system dependant issue.