HiFi RCA Passive Preamp Stereo Audio Preamplifier with Volume Control, A/B Audio Switch selector FV2

Seems to work great and adds more than I would have ever thought possible. I do recommend this item... I am hearing impaired and it is a really must have unit. Good sound quality, Easy to install and use, Sound Quality is great. FIts great in the small space that I have it in!

I needed something to switch between sending my tuner signal to my stereo for serious listening or to my fm transmitter to listen throughout the house. This worked perfectly and has no signal degradation I can hear at all. Just turn the volume control all the way up to not attenuate the signal at all. I opened it up because I have to and the build quality looks very nice and straightforward to me.

I bought this when upgrading to a DAC that didn't have a volume control, paired with an Emotiva A2L+ 2-channel amplifier, also without volume. This Tenealay is a passive amplifier so won't increase gain further, simply attenuate it, whch is fine since most sources (including mine) output sufficient voltage. The benefit to it being passive component is that it won't color the sound. The unit is solidly built, and the swich between sources works well. It's heavy, and looks good on my desk. My only concern is that turning the last 40 degrees or so, it's a bit grating, like a rake over cement. It worked just fine, but since this is the control I use most on my stereo rig, it has to be pleasant to use. Out of fairness, it was fine for small changes. It was only when making big volume changes on the upper end that I noticed it.

Perfect sound. Clean signal. Smooth rotating volume attenuator. Solid build. Everything I was looking for in a passively volume control.

It’s built solid..all metal, and had a relatively low price and, I hadn’t planned on using the second input “B” switch, I found that , let’s say you want silence for a phone call, just switch to the “ B” setting, and it works as an off switch, instead of turning the volume knob down, then back up after the phone call, and, its passive- no electrical cord

I bought this to control the volume coming out of a tape deck and in to powered speakers. It works exactly as I wanted - gives me precise volume control. Haven't used the A/B feature, or noticed and kind of background noise/sound distortion so far, but will update my review if I do.

Simple effective small footprint attenuator, perfect for linking a Bluetooth receiver to a massive amplifier. Note, this *does not* contain a preamplifier. It is unpowered. Its purpose is to *reduce* the audio level from the input device if necessary, for example the line level from a powered BT rx, before input to a 1kW stereo power amplifier. Without this attenuator, the BT rx would claim the audio signal as soon as the phone is in range and send full absolutely unhinged line volume to the power amp. With this attenuator, the automatic audio transfer to the BT rx results in an adjustable, sane, neighbor-friendly, output volume. My neighbors give this product five stars, which is a significant upgrade from their frantic text messages at 3am that BFG Division is shaking their house apart. This product will *not* work as a preamplifier for record players. It is an adjustable attenuator, not an amplifier, and it is very nice, even if my neighbors no longer get to listen to whatever I'm listening to.

Wanted to run a single RCA out from my DAC into the Tenealay and split the signal into two RCA outputs (one RCA input into my Aiyima A07 amp and another RCA input into a Saiyin soundbar via an RCA male to 3.5mm input). Then use the A/B toggle selector on the Tenealay to switch back and forth between the Aiyima amp for when I want to relax and listen to my cd collection or to the soundbar for casual tv listening. Took a chance on the Tenealay preamp because my configuration of running one input into the Tenealay then to two outputs is the OPPOSITE of what it is advertised to do (two RCA input, one RCA output). There is no mention of it being able to reverse the signal flow chain or bi directional. Well...I crossed my fingers and ordered the Tenealay preamp due to it being a passive design and just 22 dollars and change. The RCA output on the Tenealay was used as an input from my DAC. I hooked up two RCA cables into the Tenealay RCA dual inputs to use as outputs to my Aiyima amp and the Saiyin soundbar. People I want to tell you it works like a charm! I am now able to toggle between my amp and the soundbar. There is NO HUM or extracurricular noises like buzzes or hiss. Also there are no sound anomalies that I can audibly hear when listening to my favorite cd's. If you're looking for an inexpensive, simple and compact 1 RCA input 2 RCA output selector switch box the Tenealay FV2 is the ticket. People I hope this helps.