Setting Gain on Aesthetix IO/Signature


The Aesthetix IO/Signature has up to 80 db of gain.
My Air Tight PC 1s is @ .06 mV.
Can lowering the gain to the 60-70 db range mean less possible tube noise ? If so, at what cost ?
Advice will be greatly appreciated.
rost

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Assuming you mean 0.6 mV as per quoted manufacturer's spec, you should be able to go quite a bit lower than 80 dB.  Doing so will reduce tube noise.  the KAB gain calculator https://www.kabusa.com/pregain.htm gives 55 dB, but ultimately, that depends on the overall system gain including your amp and the sensitivity/efficiency of your speakers.