@elliottbnewcombjr - I am not familiar with the Chase product and, while I hope it works out great for the OP, it does seem to add quite a bit of electronics for what is needed, sort of like adding a second preamp. The Rothwell attenuators can be placed between the preamp and power amp so the OP would only need one for whichever channel is to be attenuated. One benefit with the Chase RLC-1 is that it will affect both channels the same. However, when I used them years ago, I do not remember the Rothwells having much of an effect on the sonics of my system at that time so, hopefully, using them on one channel would not be noticeable. If it were my system and I didn't want to add a new preamp, for the relatively low cost, I would try both and use whichever achieves my goals and affects the sound of my system the least. Carry on.
Balance Control
ok...not sure what category to start this in so....here it goes.
i know balance control options are not widely available, at least from what I have seen. However, with volume loss and damage to my right ear, I am looking for a way to adjust, offset, some of that loss.
To keep what i have simple and relevant, I run a Hegel 190v, a few years old, newer model. Monitor silver series speakers and an Audeze MM-500 headphones. Also run a pair of Lokius - table and cd
Of note, I like the Hegel, but not sure it is the absolute best to pair with the Silvers or vica-versa...so these might or could change over time, in no rush as happy enough and the EQ takes edges off when needed.
75% of the time i am using the headphones. No dedicated listening room and a lot of later night listening....plus i like it.
So, looking for the collective wisdom of this place to give me possible solutions, options, possibilities, recommended units and such. I have come up with either replacing the Hegel with a unit with balance control - or with a unit with separate left and right channel volume control - or since i listen mostly to headphones, a headphone amp that can do the same..and just suck it up for now on the speakers. However, not sure about so much as to what is out there.
This is not something i need to do immediate but looking to map a plan so to speak. Gather input. Trying to avoid doing one thing only to change to another.
I truly appreciate any input as reading this forum has help over the years.
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@elliottbnewcombjr they make other ones...three inputs and i believe 2 output XLR...can also add remote and actually pick attenuators...though that is a bot above my pay grade right now. Much privier though....but that is not of much concern...not breaking the bank. |
@mitch2 right now i have an integrated amp....no pre amp, so sounds like with what you are doing i need to add a unit anyway. I need to read more int that and will, eventually. |
I know ’less is more’, ’straight wire with gain’, which is why I keep removing/re-inserting the Chase unit to prove it changes nothing, just adds it’s features. Friends help confirm this. Hard to believe, I know. Soon we will learn what OP experiences. The Chase is mostly in a single Philips chip, I add a toggle switch to the face panel, so I can reset to defaults easily. That was about to happen to this one. OP, I have extra toggle switches that fit, you just drill a hole (2 layers of metal) and splice the switch in before the power supply, wire nuts or bullet crimps. I've done 3 of these. Send me a private message, I'll mail you one or two assuming I can find them. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVB9D27N?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4
I was just telling 2 audiophile friends while listening last night, it’s also hard to believe that my dining room table is not a problem. A few times over the years, I have moved it out, put a carpet on the bare wood floor, my system and importantly the imaging is the same. It’s all Phantom. Even when we put the little Christmas Tree on it, IF you are used to ignoring what you see and just listen, the Imaging is the same.
And, it is hard for me to believe these speaker cabinets, without internal bracing, do not vibrate, the tops are slanted and none of Donna’s stuff slides off either. Those 15" woofers have huge magnets, they weigh 37 lbs each, it ought to, but nope.
Purist thoughts, ideal, all make sense, but ....... Last night I changed the Toe-In to Crossfield, for two OFF-CENTER listeners, both heard enjoyable imaging https://www.audiogon.com/systems/11516 |
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