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Full detailed sound at 30 - 40 - 50 dB

I love the nuance you can hear when listening to music at loud volumes, but unless no one is home, it’s not considerate or feasible to listen at such high volumes. Plus I just had a baby so everyone is always home and volume levels are limited to 40ish dBs. 

Any recommendations for getting the most detail at these volumes? Additional gear or recommended integrated amps?

My NAD 7175PE has a loudness button which boosts the treble and bass a little, and that certainly helps things in the Kitchen. 

My living room amp is a Rega Brio-R which doesn’t have any tone controls. 

Any thoughts? Thanks!
leemaze

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leemaze OP
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. Ordering a Loki now, I’ll let you know how it goes. I think that’s the ticket.

I use only two sources: Airplay streaming through a DAC and a Rega Planet CD Player. I can EQ the streaming on my computer and the Loki will go in line with the CD player.

Cheers!
leemaze OP
330 posts
 
Also sitting closer to the speakers is definitely a helpful tip I’ve been using already - sometimes I just want to sit on the couch though :)


leemaze OP
330 posts
 
@wolf_garcia oh don’t worry. This house definitely is not quiet.  :)

@gdhal lots of Prince and Brian Eno love here. :)
leemaze OP
330 posts
 
The Loki tone controls are really great.  Got the unit 5 days ago and used it to add just a touch warmth and boost the upper register.  It sounds really excellent - crystal clear, doesn't muddy anything at all.  I got matching AudioQuest ICs for the in and the out, and listening at night I no longer have burning desire to keep turning up the volume.

Worked like a charm - thanks for the idea @wolf_garcia @tketcham 
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