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Old 30th June 2006   #1
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DIY Stepped Attenuator

I've been thinking about replacing the M-Patch between my Rosetta 200 and Hafler P4000 with a stepped attenuator, which i think I would like to build.

I searching for DIY kits and plans, I ran across this remote controlled/ auto switching kit that runs about the same price as some of the manual rotary switched attenuators.

http://www.welbornelabs.com/remote.htm

This design seems pretty cool feature wise. It is unbalanced in it basic form, but has an options to upgrade for balanced operation,option for 5 switchable inputs, can be modified to include switches on the box, not just a remote, which I would most definitely do.

While my soldering and DIY assembly skills are solid, my attenuator network design knowledge is still in its infancy, so I thought maybe I could turn to the real geekslutz to check out this design and chime in with your thoughts. Am I better off sticking with a tradition rotary switch, or is this design worth my time and money?

much thanks

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