Are there passive attenuators that don't zero volume and only offer one input ?

What is the benefit of a passive attenuator that "don't zero volume"?
Is there some sonic or operational benefit?  What am I missing?
Just curious.

I don’t know either, maybe a safety factor against accidently leaving things running, works for me sometimes when I’ve had a few too many🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Cheers George

I think you can have one made from here:
https://www.passivepreamp.com/

All the best,
Nonoise

I have heard George’s Lightspeed Attenuator, and I have to say, it is the most " invisible ", that I have heard ( or actually, not heard ). I require multiple inputs, and enjoy remote volume, which are reasons I do not use one. I personally never liked TVC units myself.

I personally never liked TVC units myself.

I agree, TVC passives are usually colored, softened in dynamics, also in the frequency extremes. I would say they might appeal to those that like laid back SET tube amps.

BTW: before anyone sez anything "snidely"
I’m NOT trying to sell the OP a Lightspeed Attenuator (I’m sure he can find a used one somewhere) As all my production has stopped, till this Covid mess sorts itself out, so OS shipping is back to being reliable, as the last one took 3mts to get to the customer.

Cheers George