Pre volume control - hardly moves but volume rises a lot
Too much system gain is what you have, you could lower it quite easily by taking the sc-700 pre out of the equation and substituting it for this $49 passive pre, which you can return if you don't like it. http://schiit.com/products/sys Cheers George |
+1 gs5556 good pickup. Yes the switch should be up to separate, in case you missed it. If not you have too much gain get the Schiit. http://www.radiomuseum.org/images/radio/pioneer_corporation/stereo_amplifier_sa_700_468494.jpg http://www.njuskalo.hr/image-bigger/hi-fi-komponente/pojacalo-pioneer-700-slika-48478974.jpg Cheers George |
Pappylon, you didn't mention your speakers but, as George says, their efficiency contributes to this as well. Another option that hasn't been discussed is the addition of a pair of attenuators between the pre and power amps. I have successfully used the Rothwells in the past. They come in several values (different amounts of attenuation). http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/attenuators.html Dick |
