Go to CIaudio.com and check out the VPC-3. I have the same problem and this takes care of it with no sonic degradation. You'll need another set of interconnects to put it between your CDP and preamp.
cd player + preamp = too much gain
My cd player is 2vrms output, preamp is 30dB gain and I can barely listen at low volumes without it being too loud.
I have tried in-line attenuators to no avail (the sound deteriorated noticeably) and also replaced the 12AX7 and 12AX7 pairs with lower gain tubes...still no major improvements.
Are there any options left?
I have tried in-line attenuators to no avail (the sound deteriorated noticeably) and also replaced the 12AX7 and 12AX7 pairs with lower gain tubes...still no major improvements.
Are there any options left?