2v, 4v, or 1v input better?

My Arcam AVR400 Receiver has a 1v, 2v, 4v option for each rca input. Which one is better for sound quality? Especially for a turntable.

deanshias11-09-2021 5:16am

imhififan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,205 posts 11-09-2021 at 06:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It depends on the sources, cartridge and phono stage output voltage, play with those setting and decide what is best.
fiesta75 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,378 posts 11-09-2021 at 05:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 - imhififan👂
russ69 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,519 posts 11-09-2021 at 06:12pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The setting that can achieve full power from the amp but not overdrive the input setting.
elliottbnewcombjr Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,469 posts 11-09-2021 at 07:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete you need to know the max output of the source equipment. then go up a bit above that. many cd players range 1-2v, so use 4v. your phono stage is probable safely below 2, try 4 to be safe, then if not enough volume, try 2.
fuzztone Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,625 posts 11-10-2021 at 03:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yup yup. The options are for equipment matching. That iS the only absolute. I have +- trims on all inputs. That would probably short your circuit.