Advice please???

[gbhsi1]

I have a pair of RA inline attenuators. I like them but now I have to much control of the volume ie: I have to turn the volume way up to listen at louder levels. It's -14db....do you think -10db would be better? how much difference does 4 db make?

I would appreciate your expert advice.

Regards,
Hugo

 

[aliEnRIK]

Well 3 decibels is effectively doubling the output. But its believed because of the way peoples hearing works we find 10 decibels is double (ie ~ it would be around about another half of the volume)

 

[idc]

Hi Hugo. My understanding is that attenuators are there to stop CDPs etc overloading (cant think of a better word) amps. RA provide a matching service as such, with the best attenuation depending on the CDP and amp. If you are able to use the full range of the volume control that has got to be a good thing. I found that attenuation increases clarity and makes low volume listening more lively. So long as you are not having to max the amps volume control to get a decent volume and you are happy with the sound I would leave youe attenuators as they are.

 

[Anonymous]

Or if you do need to try something with less attenuation, there are the Rothwell Audio attenuators which give 10db. I bought mine from hificables.co.uk, who, it appears from the website, will accept returns within 30 days. It might be advisable to email them to explain your situation and double check this though. Good luck.

 

[gbhsi1]

Thanks all for the advice