Rat Shack actually has a nice volume pot, you will have to buy a little plastic box and some input and output jacks as well as some wire. If you are handy, you can build yourself a nice little one input passive preamp in less than an afternoon. I built one for a friend and he preferred it to his $1800.00 preamp. When you get a bit more scratch, you can replace the pot with a stepped attenuator for even greater transparency, upgrade the wire, jacks, etc.
What is it called?
I have a McIntosh MC-252. And a CDP. The Mc has no gain control. I do not have preamp $$$ right now. I need a volume control. Does Raio Shack have what I need? If so what is it called, because the local RS ppl say they have nothing like that. Or, what other ways can volume be controlled, cheaply. thanks.
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How much can you afford right now for a pre-amp? I have a Yamaha Pre-Amp C85 that is non-remote I could sell for 75.00 plus shipping. It has a decent phono stage plus 4-5 inputs. It's been a while since I have looked at it so memory is off a little but it is in original box w/manual. Problem you ask? Yes a few broken RCA inputs but enough remain for a CDP, Tuner and maybe a third component. |
Viridian has the best idea. If you can solder you can build a passive with Radio Shack parts for about $10 that will amaze you with how good it sounds. Project Enclosure 3x2x1" $2.29 Catalog #: 270-1801 Phono (RCA) Jack, 4 pack $3.99 Catalog #: 274-346 100K Ohm Stereo Control $3.29 Catalog #: 271-1732 A little wire and solder and a knob if you wish and you are in business. I can email you instructions if you wish. |
Thats awesome Herman. Even with part/catalog info and instructions. I know what i am doing tomorrow. My email is [email protected]. I am sorry Theo, I just bought a pair of Klipsch RF7s and a Sony 400 disc CDP yesterday, and there was not any $$$ for audio purchases for June's budget! In a week from now, $75.00 will have more value than it did yesterday. Thanks anyway. |
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