i'm on a roll... the kgsshv

[eslover]

I will be ordering a Khozmo attenuator. Any more issues with reliability?

I received my Khozmo attenuator last week. It's the smd version, and it operates much smoother than I had anticipated or the Dact I previously owned. I measured all 48 steps with no surprises.

FYI: It took exactly three weeks between the time I paid for the device and when it showed up in my mailbox.

[TMoney]

I'm using the 50K. There isn't a ton of gain for those who listen loud but I listen more on the quiet side. No issues so far.

[justin]

I did get an email from them within 24 hours when asking for information yesterday.

They look very nice and I did not mean to imply anything.

The only thing I know about them is what people have commented here and somewhere else. There are a couple of comments in this thread too.

what email address did you use?

[eggil]

I emailed them at: [email protected]

[cobra_kai]

I'm using the 50K. There isn't a ton of gain for those who listen loud but I listen more on the quiet side. No issues so far.

What do you mean? Attenuator impedance is irrelevant to gain, it is simply a voltage divider.

I found Khozmo to be a little slow replying to emails but everything was taken care of eventually.

[kevin gilmore]

Well... If you have a high impedance source, and a low impedance pot (say 10k or less)

you can loose a few db even at maximum volume.

[TMoney]

Ooops. I meant to say volume, not gain.

[justin]

I received my Khozmo attenuator last week. It's the smd version, and it operates much smoother than I had anticipated or the Dact I previously owned. I measured all 48 steps with no surprises.

FYI: It took exactly three weeks between the time I paid for the device and when it showed up in my mailbox.

is this with wire leads or PCB pins?

[johnwmclean]

The product photography on Khozmo’s website is misleading and should be updated to current production versions, actual finishing is not as nice as depicted.

The 3 Khozmo SMD’s versions I ordered came with wire leads, I was able to order the leads at any custom length.

I measured the resistances for all three units, overall the result was satisfactory, not great matching, nevertheless nothing exceeding out of whack either.

In the past I’ve also used a Khozmo ladder type, the SMD version has a much better mechanical feel.

[eggil]

John, I am just about ready to order. Would you buy them again or would you rather choose a different brand?

I like the look of the SMD version more.

[johnwmclean]

Enrique, I’d buy again from Khozmo, I’m happy with the SMD’s I ordered.

[eggil]

Thanks, just ordered....

[justin]

The product photography on Khozmo’s website is misleading and should be updated to current production versions, actual finishing is not as nice as depicted.

The 3 Khozmo SMD’s versions I ordered came with wire leads, I was able to order the leads at any custom length.

I measured the resistances for all three units, overall the result was satisfactory, not great matching, nevertheless nothing exceeding out of whack either.

In the past I’ve also used a Khozmo ladder type, the SMD version has a much better mechanical feel.

matching can seem poor until you figure out what the difference is in dB

[eslover]

is this with wire leads or PCB pins?

Wire leads. For each step, the measured resistances where within +-1.5% of each other.

[cobra_kai]

Anyone ever have the lt021-10 voltage reference die? Had a problem with my PS recently where the plus side was only putting out about 40 volts. Of course it was the last thing I checked but when I swapped the references between positive and negative the problem followed

[Victor Chew]

Anyone got the dimensions of the round type Khozmo attenuators? Infomation on their website is both sparce and not up dated.

[Lil Knight]

Diameter is 45mm. Length is 70mm.

The thread length is ~8mm.

[Victor Chew]

Diameter is 45mm. Length is 70mm.

The thread length is ~8mm.

Is it for balanced? Forgot to mention that I needed the balanced dimension. Apologies.

Edited April 26, 2012 by Victor Chew

[Lil Knight]

Yup, it's for the quad SMD Khozmo.

[johnwmclean]

For the SMD Quads I just ordered...

Diameter - 50mm

Lenght - 70mm

Shaft diameter - 6mm

Mounting hole - 9-10mm

[justin]

Anyone got the dimensions of the round type Khozmo attenuators? Infomation on their website is both sparce and not up dated.

i've been trying to get the same information.

[eggil]

[email protected]

to me

Hi Enrique

 

The square one in W45xH42xL50mm

The round one Dia50mmxL50mm

Its for a stereo version.

 

Mono is 11mm shorter, and Quad 22mm longer.

 

Both have allready threaded bushing to mount as a normal pot.

 

Best regards

Arek Kallas

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[Victor Chew]

I wrote to Khozmo asking for some detais. This is their reply:

"This weekend I will update my home page with new pics and dimensions. There will be also remote controll available.

Best regards

Arek Kallas"

[eggil]

I am doing my wiring and have a nagging question: Is it safe to run wires under the pcb? Could the solder points get hot and melt the wire?

[johnwmclean]

^ This is what I’m using for that very purpose:

http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=WS5504