@russ69 My amp is a rebuilt and upgraded Quad 405 driving 4 ohm speakers. Can't go past 40% volume without being way too loud. I do have a small listening room though.
Output / Input Voltage Question
If I have a preamp that outputs 1.5v, but the amp's input is .5v, would this be the reason I don't have much headroom when I turn the volume up? What is an ideal voltage match for preamp/amp combo? Sorry if this is a dumb question. Electrical stuff is not a strong point for me.