Volume Control?



Hopefully someone could help me with my dilema. I just want a single source (SACD-Player) to my amp, I don't want to spend 10 of thousands of dollars on a quality preamp. I need just something with a volume control to control the CD-Player's output, but have to be transparent and cost effective. I heard of Placette, are they any good? Any other advice or suggestions appreciated.

Thank You
s2000turbo
Placette RVC is the real deal,a money back 30 day trial from manufacturer available, you will be keeping it if you listen to it.
a follow up to Sean's reply the EVS attenuators are excellent but the Placette RVC is in another league sonically having owned both previously.
Check out the Creek OBH-10 or OBH-12. The 10 is a single input volume control. The 12 is a small passive preamp with 3 inputs and a tape loop. Both are extremely quiet and can be controlled by a remote. I think you can find the 10 used for about $200 and the 12 will be a bit more.