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Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« on: October 19, 2013, 03:07:44 PM »
The zone 2 outs on my new preamp are fixed at 2 volts. I need a piece to run between the preamp and amp that will not only attenuate the signal, but also amplify it. At the fixed output level it's moderately loud, but I could see myself wanting it louder, hence the need for amplification.

Any ideas?????

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Offline Sir Thrift-a-Lot

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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2013, 05:43:42 PM »
Would a headphone amp do the trick?   No idea how many volts they run at.
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2013, 06:18:37 PM »
Got a spare integrated amp around?
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2013, 07:13:15 PM »
Another preamp.  Your current preamp is basically sending a line level signal to the second zone.
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2013, 12:15:30 AM »
If you need something in the meantime, I have an Onkyo Integra A-8067 that I'm not using. You can borrow it until you find something (another preamp) that solves your issue.
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2013, 01:48:26 AM »
I have a spare preamp (that is dual zone and has a volume on the second zone), but I like this one better. Just a really stupid design. Why a zone 2 without a volume?? Thanks for the suggestions, but the search continues...
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2013, 09:01:44 AM »
What is your new pre-amp?
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2013, 09:42:39 AM »
A second zone with only fixed voltage is like a separate tape buss, and therefore mislabeled IMO.
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2013, 09:50:02 AM »
New to me... California Audio Labs CL-2500 ssp
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2013, 10:21:14 AM »
I guess I could just get into a pro amp with controls. Sound quality isn't a huge issue, it's just powering a pair of outdoor jbls...
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Re: Stereo attenuator/amplifier
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2013, 10:59:39 AM »
If the speakers are decently efficient.....how about a T-amp with volume control?
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