Two Mono Attenuators VS One Stereo Attenuator


I'm getting to build a preamp and I need advise.Would there be any benefit to using 2 mono attenuators instead of a stereo attenuator.What would be the pros and cons of each.What are the best brands of attenuators.Is it best to use stepped or smooth.Thanks
holman

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A pair of mono attenuators can remove the need for a balance control. Removing the circuitry for the balance control will simplify the construction and inprove the sound by having less complex stuff for the signal to pass through.
Balancing the pair of controls is not hard. (also, some dual mono controls are on a single shaft (concentric shafts with one knob in front of the other.) in back, true dual mono design with each channel separate.