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Passive Pre's--Placette RVC or Luminous Axiom

Other then the 128 stepped remote control unit which the Placette has,what are the major differences between these two units?Does anyone have any experience with them?I really don't need the remote and the difference in price is quite alot.I was wondering what the sonic differences are between the two?I was also looking into the EVS nude attenuators but was curious about anybodys thoughts concerning the Placette RVC and the Luminous Axiom.Thanks
seekburk
roryfan
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I can't comment on the Placette,but I did use an Axiom with the Caddock resistors for about 6 months.In my mid-fi setup
(Rotel amp& cdp)and with the music that I listen to,Blues
and Classic rock,the Axiom preformed extremely well.At $150
its a steal.I'm currently using a Creek OBH-10, also with
excellent results.
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ozzy62
2,861 posts
 
I would say forget both and go with a TVC based preamp. I have compared my custom preamp using S&B trannies to active linestages costing many times as much. No contest, the TVC is always the winner. And I have had the Placette in my system for a night. Not even close.

Oz
seekburk OP
126 posts
 
Well i am thinking about the EVS nude attenuator now as it will eliminate the need for another preamp and more path for the music to have to travel through.thanks
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ozzy62
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Maybe you don't understand the concept of the TVC. It is a passive attenuator, but using the transformers instead of resistors for the attenuation. What you have is the same level of transparency as the Axiom or the Placette, but w/o the limitations of dynamics and frequency extremes of these two. You would be doing yourself a great injustice by not investigating further.

Oz
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