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In the Thread: Another light for the LS tunnel: transformer-attenuators?
Post Subject: What more be more prove then selfevidentce?Posted by Romy the Cat on: 3/14/2007

 George wrote:
The remote is not a problem. Using a Xantech distributer, repeaters, and electric eye you can configure the two passive remotes in a foolproof, or nearly foolpoof, manner for about $75-100 total. Since I already had the basic Xantech gear the additional cost was some $15. The problem is that if you have the Placette exposed to both Xantech control and and direct line of sight from the remote the Placette will receive signals from two sources. However, Xantech makes an IR cover for just this purpose for $3 that prevents the Placette from receiving direct commands from the remote. So far I have not observed any difference in the level settings of the two passives when hooked up in this manner.
Hm, it is very elegant solution! I never thought about it….
 George wrote:
Guy thought this was overkill and insisted the passive can drive several feet of cable without loss..........
I disagree with him. Sure, anything can drive any length, the question is: in witch coordinate system the result should be evaluated. When we have a cable AFTER a passive voltage dropping then the dynamic and bass detritions will not convert sound in 1M cable into an absolute crap. If anything will happen negative then it happen very gradually. One meter is good 2 meters is good but 2.45 is bad? Sure not like this. Any cable AFTER any resistor is bad the only question is we have the necessary conditions to see it. Why do you think we place the plate loading resistors or grid/screen resistors right next to the tube socket instead of keeping them on the power supply side? Yes, I perfectly understand that my dislike of any passive preamps driving cables is a poor subject of my anal retentiveness and in most of the cases it is not really important. However, what is wrong with exercising anal retentiveness within the subjects of Absolute Audio if the entire audio as an occupation is a Mecca of anal retentiveness? Anyhow, despite of what Guy says I think his Active unit and it’s performance in relation to his Passive units (regardless the length of the cables) is self-evident.

Rgs,
Romy the caT

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