- Posted by Budrew (A) on November 15, 2002 at 07:58:03
In Reply to: FT Audio LW-1 Preamplifier (SS) posted by Hyperion on November 14, 2002 at 23:27:36:
I have to agree that even though the stepped attenuators may be the best sounding option, the convenience tradeoff is not worth the difference in my book. In researching passive preamps, all reviewers of the Placette preamps state the stepped volume control will be an issue for some people and it's the one thing about them that they caution about. I listen a lot at night when I need the volume level low and a design like the Alps is preferable. My car audio system has a stepped attenuator (hardly a DACT I'm sure) and it's frustrating even then to not be able to find the optimum volume setting. The LW-1 appears to be a well thought out balance of features and quality. It may not be the absolute best in terms of sound quality, but it is very user friendly unlike some other components while maintaining a high degree of high-end sound.
