RE: Think I may go for the Placette

Posted by AbeCollins (A) on July 2, 2014 at 08:30:03

In Reply to: Think I may go for the Placette posted by airtime on July 1, 2014 at 06:46:06:

I had the Placette Passive Line Stage which is essentially three Placette Volume Controls tied together in one chassis. It is very transparent and versatile with a full function remote control.

Just be aware that if it doesn't sound great, it is likely to be an issue with component matching in terms of signal robustness from the source, amplifier sensitivity and gain, and speakers that don't require a lot of drive for good dynamics.

My setup consisted of a Cary CDP that has a robust higher than typical output voltage into a high gain amp and somewhat sensitive Tannoy speakers.... so I'm not near the max volume limit on the passive at moderately loud listening levels.

I've also had the Placette in another system and it sounded a bit dead dynamically. Component matching is much more critical with a passive. Good luck!

My Placette + Cary setup from years ago

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Topic - Think I may go for the Placette - airtime 06:46:06 07/01/14 (17)

" humble RadioShack 100k alps pot " - beppe61 23:07:05 07/02/14 (6)

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RE: " humble RadioShack 100k alps pot " - beppe61 12:28:10 07/07/14 (0)

If you go passive - Ralph 09:32:51 07/02/14 (2)

As always............ - Awe-d-o-file 10:32:13 07/02/14 (1)

RE: As always............ - georgehifi 21:51:26 07/06/14 (0)

RE: Think I may go for the Placette - AbeCollins 08:30:03 07/02/14 (1)

RE: Think I may go for the Placette - TSWisla 07:06:17 07/08/14 (0)

Sure is a big difference in price between active and passive models [n.t.a.] - wangmr 00:04:32 07/02/14 (0)

RE: Think I may go for the Placette - dvb 23:11:52 07/01/14 (0)

RE: Think I may go for the Placette - Jack G 12:06:27 07/01/14 (0)

RE: Think I may go for the Placette - Awe-d-o-file 11:19:12 07/01/14 (0)

RE: Think I may go for the Placette - mark.korda@myfairpoint.net 07:52:53 07/01/14 (0)

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