Dear Zenofex, Please reconsider this experiment. I tried something very similar in the past. I used a simple 2 position switch with high and low settings. I do not recall what resistors I used but remember using the trial and error method to find the right ones. No 2 CD's are set at the same recording level so at least 2 settings are helpful. I eventually abandoned the attenuator in favor of transformers. You can even build your own volume contol using transformers. Look up Bentaudio on the web and look under volume controlers. John runs the show there and he is very helpfull. He can probobly help you better than most. Party On Dude,
Resistor value for interconnect
My system consist of Audiolab 8000A ( as pre amp) , Power Amp (pass labs Aleph 3) and CD player ( Marantz CD63se KI ). When the volume turned to 11oclock position the sound level is not what I would call loud, But when fed directly from the CD player It sound more dynamics and goes louder. I'm afraid that it might cause damage to the speakers or amp if running this configuration? As I recall reading stereophile the reviewer Muse Kastanovich did solder resistor to the interconnect when he review the power amp, when fed directly from the CD source, but he didn't mention the value of the resistor? I need help ( resistor value) from owners who have try this or any professional help is greatly appreciated. As I'm thinking of bypass the pre-amp and directly fed the CD player to power amp. Thanks