I have happily owned a Silver Rock for the last 4 years, and it is, by far, the best sounding volume control I gave used. I bested a very nice custom made stepped attenuator- tube output preamp, along with, over the years, Levinson, VTL, Placette, Spectral preamps; the most expensive of which was $15K. One of the few things in my system I have never felt the need to change, or at least improve upon.
Transformer based passives vs passive stepladder
Although I have a very well reviewed preamplifiers, I have become intrigued with passive approach to gain control. What caught my attention the most is the uber expensive Audio Consulting Silver Rock transformer passives. But then, I also see other companies making passive stepladder or simple passive volume attenuation( anywhere from $199-1000.)
Some of the transformer based attenuators seem to be Audio Euphoria, as well as the DIY or completely built Tjango, and the now discontinued Bent Audio unit.
What gives? Is all that has been said true about transformer based attenuation? Has anyone heard the Silver Rock?
Paul K
Some of the transformer based attenuators seem to be Audio Euphoria, as well as the DIY or completely built Tjango, and the now discontinued Bent Audio unit.
What gives? Is all that has been said true about transformer based attenuation? Has anyone heard the Silver Rock?
Paul K