rvpiano, I have AHB2 and use it at the lowest gain settings (Pro-level) as recommended by Benchmark (with DAC3 HGC). The whole idea is to move as much gain as possible to preamp (quieter environment) from power amp (noisier environment), not to mention less (percentage wise) electrical noise pickup on ICs between the two. As for psychological factor - I like my max power to be around 2 O'Clock to be sure it will cover even very quiet records. 3 O'Clock makes me feel uneasy.
The psychological factor
Since I got a new amplifier a while ago, I have hesitated putting the volume control on the preamp past 12 o’clock because that was never a good choice with previous amps. I was afraid I would overload the system. I now find that factor was depriving me of the best sound I could obtain.
Placing it now at 12 or above, I’m now finally enjoying what the amp is truly capable of.
I wonder if anyone else has experienced anything like that.
Placing it now at 12 or above, I’m now finally enjoying what the amp is truly capable of.
I wonder if anyone else has experienced anything like that.