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Maybe I've just gotten lucky I don't pay attention to the gain.

Not crazy. High amplifier gain often results in preamp volume controls being at 9:00 for normal listening levels. That’s just stupid...

A gain switch is good as it helps you gain match for best operating range for sonics and drive ..

That's an interesting question. My Aries Cerat gear is super hot signal. In fact the DAC and Preamp have -6db toggle switches so they...

A gain switch is good as it helps you gain match for best operating range for sonics and drive ..

That's an interesting question. My Aries Cerat gear is super hot signal. In fact the DAC and Preamp have -6db toggle switches so they...

Can you try the Lumin X1 in another room with a wired network connection or at a friend's house? I know you've been trying all you can...

Maybe I've just gotten lucky I don't pay attention to the gain.

Just not a lot of info out there on the sound quality from reputable reviewers. One YouTube guy has the m1000 mono amps using with same...

I vote for the Constellation only due to personal association. No experience with the new Constellation SMPS versions.

My main system uses a GaNfet class D amp. It's fast, detailed and musical and I do love it. However I restored a battle scarred Yamaha...

I have a friend who is a huge Yamaha fan. He works on them as well. I haven't paid them much attention in years. I earlier this year...

Background: A couple of years ago I took early retirement to look after my dad. I was a support engineer from British Telecom and...

Mark Levinson preamps have variable gain for inputs which in turn can control output.

There are probably others Audio by VanAlstine preamps have selectable gain control for output. Don't let the reasonable price fool you...