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That has been my experience as well

I use DACT stepped attenuators, JPS Labs wire, and Cardas connectors in a case you might find familiar.

I remember the JC-2 well from the 70s. BTW, I saw Brian Walsh's Blowtorch on a visit to Chicago in the spring. That thing is massive!

I became a convert to the potential of attenuators after getting the GamuT CD-1. With its 4 volt output, I was struggling to get a useful gain range with the Audio Research preamp. To make a long story short, I initially tried a $15 Radio Shack sourced component DIY attenuator box and found it worked better. More resolution and a wider soundstage. Why did I need a 12 db gain stage to attenuate a 4 volt output source for a 1.3 volt sensitivity amp using 2 meter cables? The answer I arrived at was - I didn't. While the ARC preamp is nice, it is not sonically perfect, despite the claims of others. It serves duty as phono preamp where I do need the gain.

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