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TVC Promethius versus Bent

Any impressions on differences from this that have tried TVCs from both these companies? Also, I'm not sure why a transformer would help over of a passive resistor based attenuator (assuming a very high quality pot)assuming drive, low output impedance source, low capacitance cables, high sensitivity amp with high input impedance (100kohm). If more is less, why isn't adding a transformer just more, though minimal, distortion? Sort of two questions, but I have a high quality passive volume control, but have an interest in the TVC idea, especially these two brands or something made by Kevin Carter.
pubul57
gmood1
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Very cool! glad to see you enjoying the TVC.Have you tried putting the pot in a box back in the system yet?
pubul57 OP
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I tried it with the CAT and thought it worked extremely well; the fact that it cost $135 has to make you scratch your head. I order a aluminum case version which I beleive is locked in my mail room at the moment, but will be comparing soon.
leadfeathers
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Pubul57, I noticed that you have the K & K for sale now. Can you tell why you're selling and what you've kept? I have a Music Reference RM-9 and have been considering a TVC to run between my Shanling CDP so I can eliminate the digital volume control of the Shanling. I'm leaning toward the Promitheus Dual Box system. Thanks.
pubul57 OP
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I'm going to be using the Joule 150 MKII which works especially well with my Merlins (and I like the way it looks) and Roger's Pot-in-a-Box for back up should a tube blow. I'm selling because I feel stupid with too much equipment on my hands. I was considering selling the Joule instead of the K&K, but I know how I am with equipment and I expect I may make a move down the road to a non-passive friendly system and regret having gotten rid of a great tube active.
bigchic
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Pubul57

Thanks for responding to my query so quickly; I don't know what a K & K TVC is so a little more info please. Also I want to try a really good tube preamp in place of the EVS attenuators. ( I have to admit I really like their tranparency) Have you really enjoyed the Joule or do you plan to replace it with something else? An acquaintance of mine at the Cable Company suggested that I try a First Sound preamp and/or a Suprateck Chardonay preamp. AS an aside I have been listening to a pair of the Nuforce 9.v'2s SE's fed direct with a monarchy DAC 24 into the EVS attenuators and the sound is absolutlely WONDERFUL!
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