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Resistor value for interconnect

My system consist of Audiolab 8000A ( as pre amp) , Power Amp (pass labs Aleph 3) and CD player ( Marantz CD63se KI ). When the volume turned to 11oclock position the sound level is not what I would call loud, But when fed directly from the CD player It sound more dynamics and goes louder. I'm afraid that it might cause damage to the speakers or amp if running this configuration? As I recall reading stereophile the reviewer Muse Kastanovich did solder resistor to the interconnect when he review the power amp, when fed directly from the CD source, but he didn't mention the value of the resistor? I need help ( resistor value) from owners who have try this or any professional help is greatly appreciated. As I'm thinking of bypass the pre-amp and directly fed the CD player to power amp. Thanks
xenofex

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audiopath
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Yo Xeno, This is a bad idea!!! Two suggestions. First, if you are intent upon a passive volume control, try the Sweet Wispers at Electronic Tonalities.
You can find it at:

http://www.bottlehead.com/et/adobespc/sweet%20whispers.pdf

Wellborn Labs also has a kit that is much better and much more expensive. Look at:

http://www.welbornelabs.com/attns.htm

for more info.

A much better idea would be to sell the CD63SE and the Audiolab 8000A. Then buy a nice used Theta Miles for about a grand or a used Wadia 830 for about two grand. Both have volume controls on the remote and will drive a power amp directly. The results will be much better than screwing around with passive volume controls and that 5 year old Marantz.
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