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Location: Manchester
Posts: 94
I'm Carl.
Are the DACT stepped attentuators worth the outlay? Would only want to change them once.
Ive got them on my epoch, but I didn't have them fitted. The steps are big, but I'm not bothered by it
Location: Coventry
Posts: 130
I'm Mick.
My stepped pot arrived safely a couple of weeks ago, and is now installed. And I am listening to my revised system properly for the first time.
Everything seems to have come together, Ive made a few big changes recently. The most recent changes are the Stepped Pot and 3 ECC88s 1 Brimar and 2 Russian (VT Gold) for thr ARC
The system is a 301 with SME 3009, the VDH Linn Asak from Alan (Firebottle), through my modified Crimson Elektric (Head amp) to my Croft pre plugged directly into my ARC power amp, driving Focal Elektra 1028BEs.
Im listening to Paul Simons, Graceland album and ive never heard it so good....
The separation, detail and tonality have all improved dramatically.
So I can wholeheartedly recommend The £20 stepped pot in the above link as it should make a massive difference if replacing a standard carbon pot.
Location: Manchester
Posts: 94
I'm Carl.
Thanks getting near to a decision.
I've used the Khozomo 48 stepped attenuator in my uber upgraded Croft Epoch Elite for years now. It's sound is amazing, it's build quality is second to none and it's price is very reasonable.
Hope that helps.
Ultrafide U500DC power amplifier - Croft Vitale )highly modified) - TRIO L-07D Turntable - Denon DL103C1 - Funk Firm Houdini - Lentek MC head amp - 15" Tannoy Monitor Gold Loudspeakers in Lockwood Major cabinets (From Trident Studios) - Tannoyista SPEC 3 Custom Crossovers - VanDamme Black Speaker Cable
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Likewise, it was from Jo's help and feedback that I had a Khozmo fitted to my Charisma X pre. Not being overly expensive it wouldn't hurt my pocket, should I not enjoyed it.
I think Marco had a Dact in his pre when we spoke (although it was over a year ago), and Anthony (Tube Distinctions) was very positive about them too when we chatted (super helpful as always) as he's mentioned above.
Location: Coventry, England UK
Posts: 534
I'm Simon.
Definitely don't overlook the Acoustic Dimension 41-step, it has opened a window in my system. The big plus for me is the sense of space around the individual sounds/instruments and added depth to the sound.
Main System
Turntable: Heavily-modified Technics SL-1210MK5G [Mike New bearing/ETP platter/Paul Hynes SR7 PSU & reg mods]. Funk Firm APM Achromat/Nagaoka GL-601 Crystal Record Weight/Isonoe feet & boots/Ortofon RS-212D/Denon DL-103GL in Denon PCL-300 headshell with Funk Firm Houdini/Kondo SL-115 pure-silver cartridge leads.
Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.
Other Cartridges: Nippon Columbia (NOS 1987) Denon DL-103. USA-made Shure SC35C with NOS stylus. Goldring G820 with NOS stylus. Shure M55E with NOS stylus.
CD Player: Audiocom-modified Sony X-777ES/DAS-R1 DAC.
Tape Deck: Tandberg TCD 310, fully restored and recalibrated as new, by RDE, plus upgraded with heads from the TCD-420a. Also with matching TM4 Norway microphones.
Preamps: Heavily-modified Croft Charisma-X. LDR Stereo Coffee. Power Amps: Tube Distinctions Copper Amp fitted with Tungsol KT-150s. Quad 306.
Cables & Sundries: Mark Grant HDX1 interconnects and digital coaxial cable, plus Mark Grant 6mm UP-LCOFC Van Damme speaker cable. MCRU 'Ultimate' mains leads. Lehmann clone headphone amp with vintage Koss PRO-4AAA headphones.
Tube Distinctions digital noise filter. VPI HW16.5 record cleaning machine.
Speakers: Tannoy 15MGs in Lockwood cabinets with modified crossovers. 1967 Celestion Ditton 15.
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Location: Manchester
Posts: 94
I'm Carl.
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Everyone.