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AR SP16 Question......

One notable flaw of this amp seems to be the volume gain, it really goes up fast for the first few steps then is not as bad through the middle and top end of the volume spectrum.
On my dads gear with Classe amps bridged mono at 300w per and 95db eff speakers (Legacy) he cant get good volume because it comes up so fast it either is too loud for him or too low, no happy medium can easily be found.
On the way are Vandersteen Wood Quatro speakers wich I believe are 87-89db efficient so my question is with the new speakers will the gain not be an issue anymore, and if it still is would Rothwell 10db in line attenuators be the answer? My father will not put big money into solving this so hopefully the less efficient new speakers will make this a thing of the past, does anyone think this will be the case, or will we have to look into the Rothwell?
thanks
chadnliz

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I've noticed that with ARC preamps as well. My speakers are 89db, so it is still noticable. It's the type of volume control ARC uses plus only 70 steps on SP16.
I had the same issue with LS-15. Now with LS-25 it is better. Besides the gain is adjustable, so that helps as well. See what it'll be like with the new speakers. Only then you'll know.
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