Vol. Control, TKD Or Dact For Counterpoint Pre ?

After some research it looks like RX8man and myself should be looking at the following types:

Step attenuators ladder type that have a high amp rating of 20 with metal film resistors.

Any other suggestions?

Brian,

I spoke to the guy from first sound and he mentioned that he uses Vishay resistors, obviously a specific model. Where did you get your info and what resistor should be used?

Thanks

I like the Holco resistor. They're pretty nice sounding on my preamp. I think the DACT might be a little too deep.
That's why the TKD is probably the best choice here for the counterpoint.

So the DACT & Goldpoint are BOTH too big (deep ?)

Does anyone know how either this one

http://digitalanaloguediy.com/attenuator.html

or the ones built up with either Holco or Vishays on a Shallco or Elma stepped rotary switch compare?

Or does the quality of the switch itself not come into much play?

Yep. I do have a DACT and definitely won't fit. The smaller goldpoint might fit. You will need to get exact dimension from goldpoint.