Phono Attenuator, what do you use?

Assuming I end up with a boombox that lacks a line-in I intend to connect my mobile phone 3.5mm headphone output to the phono inputs on the box.

I saw mention of the MCM 50-7240 attenuator but they don't appear to be readily available now, I guess they are discontinued.

What do you use? Also, how much does it reduce the sound by in db terms? There are various ones on eBay that are -10db, -15db -40db etc. The in-line ones look neater (and double the cost) but I have no idea what db reduction is required when connecting to the boombox.

and this item ? I have used it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electronics-Photo/goods4less-BPSDP26115-LPC-1-LINE-PHONO-CONVERTER-LPC-1-MONACOR/B0118K3RQO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1494509094&sr=8-9&keywords=monacor+phono

stevenrob said:

and this item ? I have used it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electronics-Photo/goods4less-BPSDP26115-LPC-1-LINE-PHONO-CONVERTER-LPC-1-MONACOR/B0118K3RQO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1494509094&sr=8-9&keywords=monacor+phono

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Thank you, added to my wish list.

Some Phono inputs work just fine without an attenuator.

That MCM attenuator was a good one but clunky but it really smoothed out the sound. Can't seem to find them now on the internet.

and this

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-Wireless-iTape-CSR-Bluetooth-V4-0-EDR-Stereo-Audio-Cassette-Player-Receiver-Adapter-with-Mic/32684458530.html?spm=2114.06020208.3.37.hKgFgA&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_5_10152_10065_10151_10068_436_10136_10137_10157_10060_10138_10155_10062_10156_10154_10056_10055_10054_5150020_10059_10099_10103_10102_10096_10147_10052_10053_10050_10107_10142_10051_10084_10083_10080_10082_10081_10177_10110_10111_10112_10113_10114_10181_10183_10182_10185_10184_10078_5160020_10079_10073_10070_10123,searchweb201603_4,ppcSwitch_5_ppcChannel&btsid=48208921-a086-48d5-9caa-eb44a7e7ba43&algo_expid=e1576606-80dd-45de-ace5-6e244eb0dfb5-4&algo_pvid=e1576606-80dd-45de-ace5-6e244eb0dfb5

Hisrudeness said:

That MCM attenuator was a good one but clunky but it really smoothed out the sound. Can't seem to find them now on the internet.

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Glad I bought more than one then!

I like my MCM attenuators. Yeah they are bulky, but do still fit in the battery compartment of a M90 when you don't need it.

stevenrob said:

and this item ? I have used it

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Electronics-Photo/goods4less-BPSDP26115-LPC-1-LINE-PHONO-CONVERTER-LPC-1-MONACOR/B0118K3RQO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1494509094&sr=8-9&keywords=monacor+phono

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I've just taken delivery of this one. Thank you for the recommendation.

Ed.

I wish I could purchase one of the MCM attenuators,anyone have a spare they could sell? My Sharps could use one!!😎🎼📻

For anybody else looking I can confirm that the Monacor LPC-1 works great with my mobiles, iPad and PC soundcard.