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Marriage of the old and the new 08 January 2022 | Bruce
The output from my new Bluesound streamer was far too high for my venerable Quad preamp, leaving me with a volume scheme of "off/too loud/damaging". Added a pair of these and the range available from the volume control is now "quiet/soft/normal/loud/really loud" as designed. Very pleased with my purchase 😊
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One of the best tweaks ever! 15 October 2020 | Jouri
Bought a new system. The gain was too much with certain cd's. Also some additional noise was perceivable from a source.
Fast forward a couple of months and I remembered I had some XLR Rothwells - 15db laying about purchased last year. I also own several RCA versions just in case. My system is balanced throughout with a true balanced differential amplifier, dac as well.
I inserted the Rothwells at the outputs fromy dac , expecting some mild improvements, but:
I can listen to cd's at low listening level, this makes my girlfriend extremely happy
No more noise from my source
Inky black blackhole background where sound comes from
Better imaging
Dynamics are preservered
Wow, amazing product!
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14 April 2020 | Nick
Connected between dac (arcam irdac) and integrated amp (marantz pm7200).
Enables use of volume control between 10 and 2 o'clock, rather than 8 to 10, with audible improvement as it's now operating in the middle of the range as it should. ..no deliterious effect on SQ either. Used 10dB attenuator .
Also appears to have lowered overall noise floor!
Very worthwhile upgrade for mimimal cost.
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ROTHWELL RCA IN-LINE ATTENUATORS 26 October 2019 | Edward
I bought the -10db standard version to be used at the output of my passive preamp. Received the items in good condition within 2 weeks of order. I had a question and Gary Penska was very helpful to help obtain a reply. Thanks for the excellent service.
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31 July 2019 | Paul
It's made adjusting the volume on my Marantz amplifier so much easier and "gradual". Well worth the money.
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Rothwell -15dB RCA In-Line Attenuators 03 May 2019 | Vesa
These work as expected in CD input of my QUAD 34 preamp, giving me wider use of 34's volume control.
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In-line attenuator does 5 star job 14 March 2019 | Peter
Product well built.Quick and easy to fit. Does the intended job.My CD player fixed output signal far exceeds the amplifier line input spec. With the attenuator fitted the volume control now sits around 12 o'clock for a comfortable listening level. The sound quality is not impaired. In fact, the sound is cleaner.
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Does what it says it does 15 January 2019 | Aurimas
I personally got exactly what I was looking for. My old 70s amp coupled with a CD player was already too loud at 7 o'clock. Got the -15 db version and I can now listen comfortably between 7 and 12 o'clock.
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perfect performance, Fast shipping 14 November 2018 | Christopher
These have solved my excessive gain problem beautifully. I purchased the -15 db version, and am exchanging to -20 db for a little more attenuation. There is no perceptible loss or undesirable coloration of sound characteristics, rather sound is improved as I am able to get into the sweet spot of amplifier now. Soundstage significantly expanded, and the harsh "pops" of percussion that were present before have disappeared. My system: Cambridge CXC CD transport>Schiit bifrost multibit DAC>Bottlehead Crack w/speedball>Senn. 800s or Beyerdynamic T1 gen. 2, depending on genre. The -15 db version allows 2-2.5 clock hours additional volume on this system, hoping for a proportional improvement with a step up to -20db version. I Recommend!
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Highly recommended upgrade 17 May 2017 | Rene
Be patient, it rewards you.
After a break-in period, the impact is so big / great, that I wilI compare the impact with, getting a brand new high quality 2 RCA interconnects cable.
The only thing I miss, is a marker for the red / black line and a arrow for in-line attenuator or source attenuator.
At this price, "I feel it´s fair to do marking youself", because a alternative and competitive brand, cost you three times more.
I wish, that I had come across the Rothwell attenuators earlier.
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