Is an autoformer (AVC) always superior to pots and resistors ?

I’m in the process of building a simple avc attenuator with the budget autoformers from Slagle. To be used with my Sayes SET and Omega single drivers.

2 inputs with a switch and 2 outputs

vintage 16 step rotary knob

progress pic HERE  and FRONT

Really looking forward to finally being done with it.

Still need to put in the rca connector and wire it up.

@j_andrews I use slagle passive in front of oliver sayes with omega speakers! Your build looks nice 😊 

@j_andrews - Nice work!  I like the use of a stepped switch.  Thanks for sharing.
I wish I had the knowledge, then I would do a similar but balanced unit - very simple with one input and two parallel outputs.  The main complication would be that I have come to like having a remote and display, which would add complexity to the build.

@jmolsberg That's great, how do you like it?  What is your amp?  Do you feel the autoformers have a sound or not?  Can't wait to wrap this thing up..just need to set aside some time to inhale some soldering fumes.

@mitch2 , Yes all the Slagle autoformers would require a stepped switch as you're actually connecting to different taps on the autofomer,  As I mentioned, I purchased the most basic units which are only 16 steps...so not a lot of resolution between volume steps but I think I'll be OK with that as I usually set it and leave it alone.

At one point, he did offer some sort of collaboration with Bent where there was a remote control unit but I don't think that's available anymore.

@j_andrews

I say the same thing to anybody who will listen, get one of Dave Slagle’s autoformers with a balance control and be done with typical resistor type volume control. If it has a sound - sign me up. I love it!