--- product_id: 47503725 title: "12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair" brand: "harrison labs" price: "10338 kr" currency: ISK in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Harrison Labs" url: https://www.desertcart.is/products/47503725-12-db-rca-line-level-audio-attenuator-pair store_origin: IS region: Iceland --- # 12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair **Brand:** harrison labs **Price:** 10338 kr **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair by harrison labs - **How much does it cost?** 10338 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/47503725-12-db-rca-line-level-audio-attenuator-pair) ## Best For - harrison labs enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted harrison labs brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review: Absolutely perfect for my turntable setup - I've spent the better part of a year trying to find a solution for the notorious clipping afflicting my Cambridge AXR100 stereo receiver in my phono setup. For a bit of context, I have an AT33EV LOMC cart connected to a an Ortofon T-30 step-up transformer, connected to a Fosi Audio adjustable-gain phono preamp, connected to the Cambridge, and audio passing through a pair of Klipsch RP600M II's. Before I acquired the passive Klipsch speakers, I owned a pair of active Kanto YU4's which (with their built-in amp) never had a problem with clipping. The Cambridge and Klipsch pair worked perfectly fine for a time until I played a few records that produced very audibly loud pops (clips) at various stages of the playback. This never happened on those same records using the YU4's, so I knew the problem wasn't with the records themselves. After some troubleshooting, I decided that my step-up and preamp were simply delivering too much voltage to the Cambridge, which thus lead to clipping in the form of very harsh, loud and unpleasant pops. While I could certainly increase the input impedance of my SUT or reduce the gain of my phono stage, I often found it simply wasn't enough to prevent certain records from piercing that clipping threshold. Additionally, the SUT really works best when the input impedance matches (or closely matches) the internal impedance of my cart (which is roughly 10 ohms). Increasing the impedance above that mark often made for very veiled, muddy and unenthusiastic sound reproduction. Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated. A recommendation on a audiophile forum lead me to these 12db attenuators, and all I can say is WOW! I plugged them in to the Cambridge RCA inputs and attached the Fosi to the female end while keeping everything else the same, and the results were spectacular. Not only did they decrease the input voltage and eliminate any trace of clipping, they did so without diminishing the audio quality whatsoever. In fact, I actually think it sounds better than before, but I need to record some comparison samples before I can say that definitively. I honestly can't praise these enough. They were exactly the solution I was looking for and they've made my record-listening experience astronomically better as a result. I've seen some folks complain about the pricing, but I honestly think they far exceed their value. If I spend thirty dollars now in exchange for a lifetime of significantly better-sounding music, I'd say that's a pretty fair trade. Review: Works perfectly for what I needed. Speakers too efficient . . . - I have speakers that are so efficient that my receiver volume control gets quite loud enough after turning up the control (the pot) only a little bit. It's an old Onkyo and has a lot of power, and my speakers are Polks in a model that is very efficient. So, I always wanted to get this amplifier attenuated a bit to get the volume control in a better range. This receiver/amp makes using the Harrison attenuators easy. It has rca preamp outs right into main amp in on the back of it. So, I pulled the little pins making those connections, used two very short patch cords along with the two attenuators, and put the -12 db in between the preamp out and the amp in. It works perfectly. It gets my volume control that much more off the floor of it's range where it's not all that even between channels (like most of such pots that control volume). IF I had any need to turn the -12db on and off with my remote control, I could have put these on the good old Tape 2 monitor and created a loop where, when I selected that (along with whatever other input) it would loop the signal out the back and back in again, minus the 12db, and have it as a handy on and off for the attenuation. But, I don't need to turn the attenuation on and off. On all the time is great. So, works as advertized for me. If there is any degradation in sound, I surely cannot detect it and I'm pretty picky. These are excellent. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0006N41B0 | | Best Sellers Rank | #47,541 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #639 in RCA Cables | | Brand | Harrison Labs | | Brand Name | Harrison Labs | | Cable Type | Composite | | Color | Gold | | Compatible Devices | Devices with RCA connectors | | Compatible Phone Models | No Compatible Phone Models | | Connector Gender | Male-to-Male | | Connector Type | RCA | | Customer Package Type | [sealed anti-static bag, coiled in protective tubing] | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 107 Reviews | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Item Shape | Round | | Item Weight | 0.01 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Harrison Labs | | Maximum Voltage | 1 Volts | | Model | 12DB-RCA-ATTPAIR | | Model Name | 12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair | | Number of Items | 2 | | Number of Pins | 2 | | Other Special Features of the Product | Short Distance | | Part Number | unknown | | Special Feature | Short Distance | | Specification Met | UL | | UPC | 844632053108 | | Unit Count | 2.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intotal - **Cable Type:** Composite - **Compatible Devices:** Devices with RCA connectors - **Connector Type:** RCA - **Special Feature:** Short Distance ## Images ![12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MRh488mUL.jpg) ![12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81bGYtbcQiL.jpg) ![12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81edM6EIkcL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Does anybody if they are L pads, T pads or π pads? Can the signal go either direction through the pads?** A: They are directional. They go on the input side, in the back of the amp or receiver you are plugging the CD or other audio-feeding component into. **Q: What are the resistor values of the resistor ladder in this product? Passive attenuator alters the freq response b/c cable and amp input are not purely resistive. Customers should know how much alteration will occur with the passive attenuator.** A: Resistance measurements are: Jack-to-Gnd:9.0K, Jack-to-Plug:6.8K, Plug-to-Gnd:2.2K. This implies that the attenuator consists simply of a 6.8K series resistor from Jack to Plug, and a 2.2K terminating resistor from Plug to Gnd.As a sanity check, 2.2/(2.2+6.8) = 0.24 = 12.2dB, matching the claimed attenuation.These measurements surprised me, though, because evidently this attenuator is NOT symmetric. You must run the input signal into the Jack end and take the output from the plug end in order for it to behave as a 12dB attenuator. If you run it the other way you will get some indeterminate attenuation based on the source impedance of your signal and the load impedance of whatever is receiving it, along with some worsened frequency response as these interact with non-resistive elements of both ends. **Q: Is this -12dB signal attenuation or -12dB Power attenuation?** A: From product description found elsewhere. "Attenuators reduce the drive signal to an amplifier so that the input level or gain control can be adjusted in a more useful range. For example, if the line driver has an 8 volt output and the amplifier has a 100mV (0.1V) to 2 volt range of input level, the gain pots would have to be all the way down. A 12 dB attenuator would allow you to adjust the amp's gain control to about 1/2 rotation. Many home A/V receivers and basic amplifiers do not have input level controls and attenuators are also perfect for these applications...24 kt gold over brass construction." Also the product description on Amazon says this, "Attenuators reduce the drive signal to an amplifier so that the input level or gain control can be adjusted in a more useful range. " **Q: My ap4-gm61 has a 4v output, my 4ch amp has a 2v input sensitivity. Will these help?** A: First, what type of device is your 'gm61'? I don't know how dB translates to volts, but the Harrison 12dB attenuators should definitely make an audible difference. You'll have to turn your 4ch amp volume up higher to hear it as loud as before, but there will be less strain on its input stage. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely perfect for my turntable setup *by K***. on November 4, 2023* I've spent the better part of a year trying to find a solution for the notorious clipping afflicting my Cambridge AXR100 stereo receiver in my phono setup. For a bit of context, I have an AT33EV LOMC cart connected to a an Ortofon T-30 step-up transformer, connected to a Fosi Audio adjustable-gain phono preamp, connected to the Cambridge, and audio passing through a pair of Klipsch RP600M II's. Before I acquired the passive Klipsch speakers, I owned a pair of active Kanto YU4's which (with their built-in amp) never had a problem with clipping. The Cambridge and Klipsch pair worked perfectly fine for a time until I played a few records that produced very audibly loud pops (clips) at various stages of the playback. This never happened on those same records using the YU4's, so I knew the problem wasn't with the records themselves. After some troubleshooting, I decided that my step-up and preamp were simply delivering too much voltage to the Cambridge, which thus lead to clipping in the form of very harsh, loud and unpleasant pops. While I could certainly increase the input impedance of my SUT or reduce the gain of my phono stage, I often found it simply wasn't enough to prevent certain records from piercing that clipping threshold. Additionally, the SUT really works best when the input impedance matches (or closely matches) the internal impedance of my cart (which is roughly 10 ohms). Increasing the impedance above that mark often made for very veiled, muddy and unenthusiastic sound reproduction. Needless to say, I was pretty frustrated. A recommendation on a audiophile forum lead me to these 12db attenuators, and all I can say is WOW! I plugged them in to the Cambridge RCA inputs and attached the Fosi to the female end while keeping everything else the same, and the results were spectacular. Not only did they decrease the input voltage and eliminate any trace of clipping, they did so without diminishing the audio quality whatsoever. In fact, I actually think it sounds better than before, but I need to record some comparison samples before I can say that definitively. I honestly can't praise these enough. They were exactly the solution I was looking for and they've made my record-listening experience astronomically better as a result. I've seen some folks complain about the pricing, but I honestly think they far exceed their value. If I spend thirty dollars now in exchange for a lifetime of significantly better-sounding music, I'd say that's a pretty fair trade. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works perfectly for what I needed. Speakers too efficient . . . *by Q***E on October 20, 2013* I have speakers that are so efficient that my receiver volume control gets quite loud enough after turning up the control (the pot) only a little bit. It's an old Onkyo and has a lot of power, and my speakers are Polks in a model that is very efficient. So, I always wanted to get this amplifier attenuated a bit to get the volume control in a better range. This receiver/amp makes using the Harrison attenuators easy. It has rca preamp outs right into main amp in on the back of it. So, I pulled the little pins making those connections, used two very short patch cords along with the two attenuators, and put the -12 db in between the preamp out and the amp in. It works perfectly. It gets my volume control that much more off the floor of it's range where it's not all that even between channels (like most of such pots that control volume). IF I had any need to turn the -12db on and off with my remote control, I could have put these on the good old Tape 2 monitor and created a loop where, when I selected that (along with whatever other input) it would loop the signal out the back and back in again, minus the 12db, and have it as a handy on and off for the attenuation. But, I don't need to turn the attenuation on and off. On all the time is great. So, works as advertized for me. If there is any degradation in sound, I surely cannot detect it and I'm pretty picky. These are excellent. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Appear to be high quality, does what its supposed to. *by M***F on January 6, 2026* Worked as intended. ## Frequently Bought Together - Harrison Labs 12 dB RCA Line Level Audio Attenuator Pair - Diversity Car Antenna Adapter Fakra Plug to Type B Double Socket by Keple, OEM Vehicle Aerial GPS Navigation Adaptor for Car Models with RNS, RCD GPS Navigation - Supershieldz (3 Pack) Designed for Dragon Touch Y88X Pro and Y88X Plus Kids Tablet (7 inch) Screen Protector, Anti Glare and Anti Fingerprint (Matte) Shield --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.is/products/47503725-12-db-rca-line-level-audio-attenuator-pair](https://www.desertcart.is/products/47503725-12-db-rca-line-level-audio-attenuator-pair) --- *Product available on Desertcart Iceland* *Store origin: IS* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*