Posted on Sunday, 4th March 2012 by Auw Jimmy

It comes upon a time when my DACT Stepped Attenuator needs a clean-up. Well, if you see below picture, the connectors are getting rusty. I could hear significant noise when changing the volume. Although some external cleaning spray has been used, but it seems they only solve the problem temporarily. I do need a serious overhaul on this stuff.

(more…)

Tags: DACT, Stepped Attenuator
Posted in Collectible Stuff, DIY Audio | Comments (4)

Posted on Sunday, 21st June 2009 by Auw Jimmy

I plan to separate my system volume control with dedicated passive preamp. Before, I planned to take one attenuator from Goldpoint but due to some reason, I changed my mind and took one from DACT.

A stepped attenuator has advantage over typical potentiometer, especially for sound quality and attenuation precision. But do mind that most attenuator is expensive.

(more…)

Tags: DACT, Kimber Kable, Stepped Attenuator, WBT
Posted in Collectible Stuff | Comments (0)