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Benson Vintage Attenuator — 30W, 8Ω
USA·Benson Amps, Portland, OR·Modern
Notes
A Benson Vintage Attenuator from Benson Amps in Portland, Oregon — 30 watts, 8-ohm impedance. Built for the specific problem of running a tube amp at the power levels where it sounds good without destroying a room. Goes between the amp's speaker output and the cabinet, letting the power section breathe while keeping the volume manageable. The 30W rating covers most small tube combos and heads. 8-ohm is the standard cabinet impedance for this application. Compact, well-built, and the kind of piece that earns its place in a signal chain quickly.
Condition
Good used condition. Functionally verified. Cosmetic wear minimal. Full testing notes being documented.
Tested
Tested in line between amplifier output and speaker cabinet. Function confirmed. Impedance and load behavior being documented.
Archive notes
Verified details, open questions, and test notes from the archive.
Origin & era
USA · Modern
Documented
- 30W power rating
- 8Ω impedance
- Speaker-level attenuation between amp output and cabinet
Condition
Good used condition with minimal cosmetic wear. Functionally verified.
Tested
- Tested in line between amplifier output and speaker cabinet.
- Function confirmed.
Open questions
- Detailed impedance and load-behavior notes are still being documented.
Reviewed by Alludio · May 22, 2026
In the archive
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