ANK AudioKits Forum

ANK AudioKits support forum

Audio Note Kits Forum

RE: M3 at Low listening volumes

12.72.148.223

In Reply to: RE: M3 at Low listening volumes posted by flickkit on November 18, 2007 at 18:35:38

Sorry, Forgot to mention that the Audio Note site listed Parts Connexion as a source for AN parts but I did not see the the attenuators on there site,
My only hesistation on the stepped is the operational aspects of degree of change per click. I only use the first 1/4 to 1/3 available volume control. On a 24 step attenuator from off to full used volume it would only have 6 to 8 steps. Seems like this would be a fairly course adjustment.
I suspect that a standard rotary resistor control is not truely linear and also operates in steps. You just dont feel them?
The determining factor would be what resistance increments the respective controls had.
Any thoughts on or experience with this?

Follow Ups:

RE: M3 at Low listening volumes - RhythMick 13:33:04 12/02/07 (0)
Use the stepped, but use a pair of 2W tantalum resistors in series to attentuate the overall signal level. This means that you use more of the control and it sounds a lot better.
Check out a Goldpoint .. - ABliss 10:24:09 11/21/07 (0)
Mini-v. I have two monos on my M3 kit, and love them. You can get a stereo one or monos if you want to do L&R volume. The adjustments are very smooth with a solid feel. I usually use them in the 10-2oclock area depending on the source input.
The 24 step gives you great fine tuning ability, no more useless volume pot range after 9oclock.

AB.
RE: M3 at Low listening volumes - Vincin 07:01:35 11/19/07 (0)
Hi, I have the DACT 100K in my kit1 amp, I only use the first 40% of the volume control, its quite ok.

You can get the AN 24 step attenuator from Hifi Collection in the UK.

Regards,
V

Post a Followup:

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Schiit Audio