Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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After ten years it was really time for a sequel to one of our oldest and most important videos: our first power attenuator comparison. Let's see how (almost) all of the current attenuators compare and please excuse us for not including the 2 products that were not in stock at the time of making this video. Enjoy and leave a comment below!

Gear used: http://tho.mn/6n83f
Recorded in Fender Studio Pro: http://tho.mn/cr4s5
Recorded and mixed with Universal Audio: http://tho.mn/uadx1
Monitors optimised through Sonarworks: http://tho.mn/sonar
We use Cordial cables exclusively: thomann.de/intl/cat_brand_BF_cordial.html

Interesting bits and pieces:
0:00 Introduction | What is an attenuator & who needs it
6:22 Reference sound | No attenuation
8:08 Harley Benton PA-100
11:08 Rockboard RPA 100
12:49 Harley Benton PA-250
15:32 Palmer PDI-06 MkII
18:05 Koch LBA120-II
21:10 Two Notes Captor X+
24:55 BOSS Tube Amp Expander Core
28:30 Palmer Supreme Soaker
30:39 Tone King Ironman II
35:42 Two Notes Reload II
41:43 Fryette Power Station
46:56 Universal Audio OX Box
49:59 COMPARISON | 100dB | Les Paul
52:29 COMPARISON | 100dB | Tele
53:52 COMPARISON | 70-80dB | Les Paul
56:17 COMPARISON | 70-80dB | Tele
57:39 Our thoughts

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