"Matisse" preamp - 12AX7 12AT7


I'm using a Xindak XA3250, which is basically a clone of the Matisse circuit, with two 12AX7 tubes and two 12AT7 tubes. Problem is, the gain is so high that I can hardly turn the volume pot without the system being too loud for some late night listening.

Anyone know the best way to reduce the gain? I figure changing the 12AX7 tubes for another set of 12AT7 tubes would be a possibility....
bleoberis

Showing 1 response by elevick

Are you sure it's the pre and not your source? I've seen this when someone has a high gain piece plugged into a low gain input (ie mixing up mc & mm or cd into phono)?