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Which is the BEST step attenuator

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I'm looking for a series step attenuator that will give the best audio results and have shortlisted the following:

1) Parts Connection (Elma switch with Holco resistors)
2) Goldpoint (Elma switch with Roderstein resistors)
3) DACT - Danish Audio Connect (Elma switch with surface mount resistors of unknown brand but they said low noise metal film)

They are all in the same price range. Which will give me the best sound (most neutral and detailed and lowest noise)

I know a stepped ladder design with vishays will probably be best but it's too expensive.

DACT claims surface mount resistors give better results than discrete resistors because of shorter signal path. But don't surface
mount components usually have lower quality, more variable and noisier?

Please let me know your experiences.

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Topic - Which is the BEST step attenuator - DG 21:21:38 08/03/99 (31)
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