Anyone built an attenuator?

[StrummersOfThunder]

I reeeaaalllly like the thd hotplate

[FuzzMonkey]

Another vote for the THD Hotplate.

[Miza]

Another vote for the THD Hotplate.

As in make a clone? I don't think my budget can stretch to buying one.

[calling card]

That DIY link the sizzle posted makes good reading and appears doable. I had a look in my stock pile & much to my surprise found the new Dayton Audio L-pads. I have 100w 3/8" shaft in 16 and 8 ohm version. What impedance are you chasing?

[Miza]

That DIY link the sizzle posted makes good reading and appears doable. I had a look in my stock pile & much to my surprise found the new Dayton Audio L-pads. I have 100w 3/8" shaft in 16 and 8 ohm version. What impedance are you chasing?

It's for a Fender Pro Jr, which I'm pretty sure is 8 ohm.

[calling card]

Okay I'll have box it up & post (shudder). Looks approx NZ $25, add forum sales tax @ $10, add postage about $5. Total $40, this is new and unopened in original box.
What say you?

[TmcB]

Is the impedance variable on the Brakelite?

Sort of – it's variable in the sense that its method of working varies the impedance to achieve the attenuation. But yes, it's not like the Hotplates where you have a fixed impedance

The Brake-Lite is a resistive load (as opposed to a reactive load).

Thanks - the proper words escaped me

[Miza]

Okay I'll have box it up & post (shudder). Looks approx NZ $25, add forum sales tax @ $10, add postage about $5. Total $40, this is new and unopened in original box.
What say you?

Thanks mate, I'll PM you.