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Emotiva XSP-1 Question

I got this preamp today and hooked it up to the power amp section of my Harman Kardon HK990 integrated. It sounds clean with great channel separation and a good soundstage, but the volume is way too low. The HK990 will produce 150 watts into 8 ohms and will make my ears bleed when running from it's own preamp section. With the Emotiva at full volume I'm getting maybe 75....80 db at best. It doesn't appear to be malfunctioning so is it just incompatible with my power amp?
danoroo

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danoroo OP
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@Mofimadness

BINGO! I had completely forgotten about the adjustable gain settings on the various inputs. When I accessed the setting it was at it's minimum (-24 db). A slight adjustment had the desired effect. Thank you so much. Genius' like you are precisely why I frequent this website, although it is costing me an arm and a leg in new stuff. LOL. Thanks again.
danoroo OP
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@Mitch4t

I know what you mean. It was precisely because of a recommendation to my inquiry about a suitable preamp posted here last week that I purchased the XSP-1. The most experienced and articulate audiophiles in the world congregate here. Lucky for me!
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