REVIEW: Nobsound Volume Control with ALPS Passive Components

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Posted on April 14, 2021 at 20:09:31

svisner
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Model:	Volume Control with ALPS
Category:	Passive Components
Suggested Retail Price:	$46
Description:	Passive volume control - single input and single output
Manufacturer URL:	Nobsound
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Review by svisner on April 14, 2021 at 20:09:31
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for the Volume Control with ALPS

This is a very simple, well made passive volume control sold under several names (Nobsound, Douk, and possibly other). I use this unit - with a passive RCA rotary switch - on the front end of my power amplifier. I wanted to try a system configuration with minimal processing. This unit appears very well made. It features a nicely finished metal case, a high quality (ALPS) volume control, and copper, gold-plated RCA jacks. The unit operates smoothly and without noise. In other words, it appears to be completely passive. I've been very pleased with the results of this configuration.

Product Weakness:	None at this price and in the context of the specific functionality required.
Product Strengths:	Excellent construction. Smooth operation. Works entirely as expected.

Associated Equipment for this Review:

Amplifier: McIntosh 240
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): ALPS passive volume control
Sources (CDP/Turntable): U-Turn Orbit; reel-to-reel tape deck; Sony HD HM Tuner, SNSL Sanskrit 10th DAC
Speakers: Wharfedale Linton
Cables/Interconnects: Audioquest Golden Gate
Music Used (Genre/Selections): Classical, jazz, folk
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner

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Nice review! I use a pair of similar Nobsound passive volume controls

Chris from Lafayette

02:06:20 04/16/21

RE: Nice review! I use a pair of similar Nobsound passive volume controls

svisner

13:18:39 04/17/21

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