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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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chadnliz OP
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Hey Newbee thanks, they 16 doesnt have the gain adj, most ARC pre's do, the Phono pre was backed down a bit to help but digital cant be adjusted.
My dad is more a music lover than an audiophile and after being exposed to myself and friends and our goofy ways I am not so sure he wants invited to the club lol.
But we have put together a really nice rig for him and his collection of music would put many to shame, last count maybe 3800 lps and going on 7000 cd's, we have been to the old Stereophile shows and are going to the NYC show in May, so maybe he has one foot in the fire, plus the bond my dad and I built over audio is something I wouldnt trade anyone for.
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chadnliz OP
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Thanks guys, I thought they new speakers would work themselves out until Dodgealum posted his experience, but we have options so all is well......thanks a bunch.
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