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John Williamson wrote:
Another alternative would be to install a 100 volt speaker system with
independent volume controls in each room, but that would mean buying a
new amplifier,and some matching transformers and volume controls.

I've used a 100 v line transformer I had lying around to adjust the level
of a speaker fed from a normal low impedance amp. It worked rather better
than a pad. It had five level taps on it - but it would be a bit of luck
if it gave the amount of attenuation wanted. Pads always seem to upset the
bass end - even on speakers which aren't exactly Hi-Fi.

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