* An ongoing debate between Jasen Betts and Ben Ritchey rages on ...

 BR>> That's my thinking. Plus, since the taps are "hot"
(72VAC/RMS) I
 BR>> was thinking of just feeding a regular 120/12V transformer then
 BR>> use a divider pot on the output of that. I already have some like
 JB: > go to a electronics store and get a pair of 8-ohm to 8-ohm audio
 JB: > transformers rated at atleast 8 watts. and put them in before the
 JB: > output end of your taps,

Why so low (8 Ohm)? I have some at 80 Ohms (DC Resistance of Primary) ...
would that not load the circuit enough?

 JB: > that'll make your setup safe should anyone grab those output
 JB: > terminals.... and the transformers shouldn't effect the sound of the

Definitely ...

 JB: > then re-measure the voltages and either connect them direcly or go
 JB: > with a 10k pot on each channel I think you may be seeing soe weird
 JB: > signals on our meter because of the tv internals....

Wondered about that, Ok, I'll prototype some circuits. :)

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