Beresford 7520 - passive output mod - variable level output - any sound degradation?

[Edgar]

I've just got the Beresford 7520 and I've done the 5 minute passive output mod. I have some 3.3uf Nichicon FWs in there (had them lying around), but also have some Nichicon MUSE 47ufs coming.

I have a query:

I like the sound of the pre-amp on my Sansui AU-317 so I don't want to go straight into the Sansui power amp from the Beresford. However, the variable output on the Beresford gives me better fine control of the volume on the AU-317.

Now that I've done the passive mod, is it 'OK' to use the variable output from the Beresford into the pre-amp of the Sansui (AUX) or am I degrading the signal? Should I still be using the line output into the Sansui?

(The problem with using the line output is that the level is a bit high for the Sansui and I can't put the Sansui volume above about notch 3 - plus the Sansui has an annoying notched volume which can bee too loud or too quiet!)

Thanks all.

[StanleyB]

The variable output is still the best way to go in your case.

[Edgar]

The variable output is still the best way to go in your case.

Cheers Stan - very much enjoying your work (even if it is from 2010).

Now I have some clarity caps to try too - the passive output mod is an audio fiddler's dream/nightmare!