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ARC 160M Meters

Just installed my new ARC 160M’s.   Loving the sound, build quality and looks.  But, the meters have no action till almost 12:00. Even then it’s not overly active.  Obviously at that high volume I’ll go deaf in short order all to see needles move.   My question is:  should there be more movement on the meters at conversational levels.  Basically there isn’t any at my normal listening levels.
drpat
jbrrp1
423 posts
 
IIRC, Stereophile's measurements showed that the meters were a fair bit off calibration in their review samples.  That could be the case with your amps, too.
jetter
3,033 posts
 
Can't remember where or when, but I believe some meters are dual purpose and selectable between the two types of units being measured.  Long shot, but could this possibly be the case with yours?
drpat OP
55 posts
 
Jetter, if it is there is not a switch or button to change.
billwojo
397 posts
 
If your speakers are very efficient it may only be using a watt or so of power. What are you using?
BillWojo
drpat OP
55 posts
 
I have Tannoy Kingdom Royals.  I hooked up another less efficient pair and no change.
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