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Build Quality
Customers are highly impressed with the exceptional build quality of this preamp volume controller. The unit's dense metal construction, smooth and well-damped knob, and solid RCA jacks have received widespread praise from users.
Resistance Matching
Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the resistance matching feature of the Nobsound High Precision Passive Preamp Volume Controller, praising its accurate channel matching and smooth knob with just the right amount of resistance. Some users have noted that it is a high-quality potentiometer and top-notch audio jacks, making it a valuable addition to their HiFi systems. However, a small number of customers have mentioned experiencing resistance issues with their receivers when using this device.
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Volume Control Accuracy
Customers generally praise the high-quality build, smoothness, accuracy, and tactile feel of the volume control knob for this preamp. Some mention that it dramatically improves sound quality at low volumes, while a few note that it attenuates more than a direct connection from DAC.
Channel Balance
Customers generally praise the preamp for maintaining a good channel balance during use, especially noticeable at lower volumes. Some users have used it for various applications including home and stage setups without experiencing any channel imbalance issues. However, a few customers did not report noticing any difference in gain between channels.
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Quality
I am impressed by the build quality of this volume control.
I have been very happy with the quality of this little device.
It is a weighty device that oozes quality build.
It might seem counterintuitive or even nonsense that a passive component could improve the sound of a system, but the key thing... Read More
Price
The 20 bucks for the pcb and housing over the cost of the pot is well worth not having to deal with those myself.
So this little passive pre-amp is a pretty amazing bargain.
I almost bought one for $8, because, you know.
At these prices there's no reason not to to experiment to find the exact sonic signature for your own system, as the sound of e... Read More
Shipping
I bought this so my power amp would still be usable while i was waiting on my new preamp to ship, and it did the job well.
Competitiveness
In fact i can turn the volume louder while getting less distortion than compared to the asgard.
I’ve also used it on a source to balance it to a second source i’m doing an a/b comparison to - when one source is louder than ... Read More
I also used it to compare preamp quality by a/b testing with it between my source and amp versus the pre-amp.
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- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 132 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 3 2024.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Mac gt odac gt nobsound vol gt schiit vidar1 gt ascend acoustics sierra 1sprior to this nobsound vol control i was using a schiit asgard 2 headphone preamp
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It sounded pretty good as well but the volume control was noisy and you can hear clicks and distortion in the speakers as youre turning the knob
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The nobsound also seems to have a wider soundstage compared to my asgard 2
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I was worried that going with a passive preamp would sacrifice some gain but that is not the case
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Theres a review stating that they experienced some issues where the volume knob wasnt linear with the audio gain
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I was worried id run into the same issue but that hasnt been my experience
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I do not experience the difference of gain in each channel that some have reported
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We use a compressor with our tv and this overrides sound on our tv remotes
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