Other Accessories
A few extra items that don't belong to any category
DFA 1-4
It is a Damping Factor Adjuster. Which adjusts damping factor of an amplifier to suit various speaker demand. It is like having a tube amp and solid-state amp at the same time and instant adjustable between the two.
The dials allow the user fine tune the damping factor to the exact point. The bypass switch allow instant A/B compare with and without the damping factor in line.
Damping Factor Controllers
Models: DF1, DF8 and DF16
There are many contributing factors in why we love the sound of tube amps, and one is simply the damping factor of the amplifier with some manufacturers employing transformers or other devices on solid state designs to isolate this specific measurement that directly affects the pairing between amplifier and speaker.
What is damping factor? In layman's terms, it is a measurement noting how much control the amplifier has over the speaker drivers and how quickly the drivers can return to the original position after having received a musical signal.
A higher damping factor can mean a great, or not so good pairing depending on your speakers, sometimes this can contribute to overall harshness and listening fatigue. The Damping Factor Controllers (or DFA) allow you to fine tune this match between the speaker and your amplifier to find the perfect synergy.
Simply plug them in series on the positive terminal of each speaker cable. These can also be used in bi-wire situations where you may want a different damping factor for the high or low end of your loudspeaker. Sold separately or in pairs.
Please note that the Damping Factor Controllers are set values in either DF1 (highest DF adjustment), DF8, or DF16.
In Line Balanced Fix Attenuators
Available in XLR and RCA terminations
-6db, -10db, -15db, -20db
To decrease the overall gain of the power amp or integrated amp which allow the use of the upper part of the volume control for more accuracy and better dynamic.
In Line Balanced Variable Attenuators
Three adjustable attenuations. -10db, -15db and -20db
