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Infirmations about audioresearch LS 26 "Gain"

On an audioresearch LS 26 preamp, how does the LOW- MED- HIGH « Gain » affect the sound ?

Probably the use of the gain is to balance the out put of different source for exemple phono stage vs CD player.

But, is there a best « Gain »position to obtain best sound ?

Looks like on Low gain the sound is softer, and on High gain more detailed sound

Is High gain make the power amp work in a more Class A mode?

Would it be it a sort of resistance, that make the LOW- MED gain functionning?

Or is there kind of booster for the High gain ?

If the LS 26 have "No gain mode", (Defeat mode) which one Gain would be use (heard) ?

Thanks



audiosens

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audiosens OP
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audiconnection 
So, to bypass the gain settings, Instead of going out from LS 26 Main Out 1 to the power amp, I would utilized the Tape- Monitor to the power amp....   with no problem ?  Would I be able to use the main LS 26 volume control, or the sound will be a maximum  ?
audiosens OP
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marktomaras,
In the begenning I use the high gain, and then Low gain, because it seems to lower certain distortions, but after upgrading the AC and connectors, it seems to be better on the Med Gain.  Thanks
audiosens OP
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audioconnection
Your comments were very helpfull, but I made a check as you suggest plug in Tape Monitor, using my old BW 805 D surround speaker, and they exploded out, a chance because, I would like to change them any way, continue to give your good advice, it is a way to make the audio keep on going 
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