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gain switch and volume control position

I have a Schiit Jotunheim headphone amp and a pair of Audeze LCD-2 headphones.  If I use the low gain setting on the amp, the volume knob is at about 1 o'clock much of the time.  If I use the high gain setting, the volume control is at about 11 o'clock.  Hard to tell much of a difference in sound quality.  

Is there any insight or advice on these two setting options?
marktomaras

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mesch
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Hi Mark, I am interested in the LCD-2 or LCD-2C. How do you like the Audeze/Schiit combo?

Regarding your question, I lack the knowledge to answer. As tketchem stated, it seems that either way is OK, however, it seems to me, the best option would de determined based on how the gain differential was configured. For instance, one question that comes to mind: Is there an additional gain stage for the high gain or an attenuation for the low gain? 
mesch
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Martomaras, thanks for your reply. I have created a thread asking for sonic comparison between the LCD-2 and LCD-2C as I am interested in the 2C version.

 I like George's position, the least attenuation is best. Having gain that is thereafter attenuated by a volume control is defeating a purpose. I would much prefer using a volume control between 12 and 3 o'clock, that from 9 to 12 o'clock. 
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