TVC vs. Stepped Attenuator

Kashmire · 2nd January 2010, 04:45 PM

Stepped attenuators are popular amongst this crowd (i.e. New High-quality Attenuator ...).

Are there any DIY Auido lurkers out there who own both TVC (transformer) and Stepped Attenuators?

I've always considered the TVC (Sliver Rock, Sowter, etc) to be the "gold standard", although I've never auditioned one. I'd like to hear comments from people who have owned and lived with both types.

analog_sa · 2nd January 2010, 05:03 PM

Passive resistor preamps present serious system-matching issues. TVCs are a lot easier to fit in most systems. Having lived with both my preference is for an active pre using a stepped attenuator.

2nd January 2010, 04:45 PM	#1
Kashmire diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Midwest	TVC vs. Stepped Attenuator Stepped attenuators are popular amongst this crowd (i.e. New High-quality Attenuator ...). Are there any DIY Auido lurkers out there who own both TVC (transformer) and Stepped Attenuators? I've always considered the TVC (Sliver Rock, Sowter, etc) to be the "gold standard", although I've never auditioned one. I'd like to hear comments from people who have owned and lived with both types.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Stepped attenuator	sonokeling	Parts	0	11th July 2006 09:05 AM
stepped attenuator	ivegotmono	Tubes / Valves	4	7th January 2006 02:49 PM
Stepped attenuator	Bas Horneman	Tubes / Valves	24	16th June 2004 07:18 AM
Stepped Attenuator	officeboy	Parts	3	6th May 2004 03:32 PM

New To Site?	Need Help?
Register to Participate Search Privacy Statement Contact Us	Frequently Asked Questions Did you forget your password? Mark Forums Read


	Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you. Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving

2nd January 2010, 05:03 PM	#2
analog_sa diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Sofia	Passive resistor preamps present serious system-matching issues. TVCs are a lot easier to fit in most systems. Having lived with both my preference is for an active pre using a stepped attenuator.