Placette Audio Passive Line Stage - Relay Controlled Stepped Attenuator / Selector

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We received this into the shop recently and just purchased a brand new power supply and tested the unit thoroughly.

Your purchase also includes a brand remote control direct from Placette Audio which is necessary for operation.

MSRP $2195

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These remote controlled passive Linestages feature remote control of volume and input selection.

They use the Placette Audio 125 step volume control that use only the very expensive Vishay S-102 resistors.

Like all Placette Audio products, they offer almost uncanny transparency and clarity that Placette has become known for. But they have the added capability of multiple inputs.

The three input sets are completely separate from each other in that the only one connected electrically to the circuit is the one that is selected.

The other two are disconnected completely from the unit, including the ground connection.

This helps to control ground faults and cross talk.

If you are looking for the transparency of an essentially distortionless linestage, this unit will outperform almost any active linestage available today regardless of price!

These units measure approximately 2" high, 19" wide and 6.5" deep.

Remote Control Instructions:
Press AUX
• Use Volume +/- to adjust level
• Numeric buttons control source selection
• 1 = CD
• 2 = Phono
• 3 = Tuner

The SkyFi Testing Process for Preamplifiers:
We start with a visual inspection of all internal components to make sure there are no signs of stress or aging. Capacitors are checked for telltale sings of bulging or leaking, resistors are checked for signs of overheating or cracking, and transistors are checked for signs of stress or damage. Special attention is paid to the power supply which is the most common source of failure for preamps. We then power up the unit and run a simple 1k sine wave while monitoring the low voltage output on an oscilloscope for signs of distortion or noise to get a baseline.

At this point we will lubricate and clean all switches and potentiometers (that are not sealed) with a high quality contact cleaner, and then re-test all functions for any signs of noise or scratching.

Final testing involves putting actual music through the preamplifier. We have learned over time that some issues are only noticeable to a trained ear while listening to a familiar source material. Our test bench has reference vintage KEF speakers that we are super familiar with which will quickly reveal any discrepancies. Some preamps will then move into the listening room where they will be tested with our in-house reference system.