Attenuator as Dummy Load

[surfsup]

I am ordering up some stuff right now to build a DIY attenuator and am wondering if I wanted to also have it function as a dummy load, could i just short the attenuator's speaker output jack to ground (tip to sleeve) with a switch (heavy duty amp mains on/off), and hook up any additional resistance between that switch back to the attenuator's input jack ground lug from the amp, so the amp is seeing resistance back to its ground?

[surfsup]

Yes surfsup I do believe you can do that...

[Cygnus X1]

LOL whut...yeah sometimes we're a bit slow.

Cut us a break it's Friday!

Will it work?

[surfsup]

Well, if you ask me or surfsup, seems we're both on the same page here that it should work fine. I ordered it all up. Apexjr has 50watt 50ohm dividohm resistors for $1.00 so i ordered a couple of those to run in parallel. Also got a 6ohm 25w cement from him too. I had to go to mouser for some other stuff, but i think i can build this with an enclosure for about $50 (not incl. shipping). I hope to have it all next weekend when i return from work.

[Cygnus X1]

Looking forward to it surf.