the passive Placette RVC (remote volume control) is the answer. either rca ($1000 list) or balanced ($1800 list), it will give you a state of the art vishay-resistor 128-step volume attenuator with remote control. you will not be limited to a particular SACD player. you will need an additional set of interconnects.
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in my system it is totally transparent. in some systems depending on the output of your sacd player and the gain of your amps you might want the RVC very close to your amps (a short interconnect from RVC to your amp). i have compared the Placette RVC with the volume control in the Audio Aero Capitole 192/24 (version 1) and found the RVC to be considerably more transparent.
for the Sony XA777ES for example, you could have the RVC on the 2-channel output and the multi-channel output could go thru a multi-channel processor/preamp for home theater/multi-channel music. i THINK there is a separate 2-channel output on the XA777ES but i'm not 100% positive.
these Placette units come up used for about 60% of list price from time to time.....buy one.
www.placetteaudio.com
in my system it is totally transparent. in some systems depending on the output of your sacd player and the gain of your amps you might want the RVC very close to your amps (a short interconnect from RVC to your amp). i have compared the Placette RVC with the volume control in the Audio Aero Capitole 192/24 (version 1) and found the RVC to be considerably more transparent.
for the Sony XA777ES for example, you could have the RVC on the 2-channel output and the multi-channel output could go thru a multi-channel processor/preamp for home theater/multi-channel music. i THINK there is a separate 2-channel output on the XA777ES but i'm not 100% positive.
these Placette units come up used for about 60% of list price from time to time.....buy one.