I have to wonder if the excess gain is in response to the jokers who think an amp is underpowered if they have to turn the volume control to 2:00 before their ears start to bleed.
Audiophile Loudness Wars—Too Much again!?
Obviously a huge chunk of popular western music has been involved in the loudness wars of the recording industry. But do we now have Hifi loudness wars? Sometimes I look at or try out new pieces, and think audio designers are putting too much gain in our preamps, amps, and DACs. Or am I off here? You won’t hurt my feelings.
I’m getting a sense that lots of gear falls over the side of center towards higher gain.
Hey, it happens to me! You can’t edit titles. It’s supposed to be “too much gain”.
I’m getting a sense that lots of gear falls over the side of center towards higher gain.
Hey, it happens to me! You can’t edit titles. It’s supposed to be “too much gain”.