TVC Gain effects


A lot of TVCs, like my AudioZone, can produce gain, usually 6dB. The AZ does this with a switch (I think the Bent just engages gain automatically once you're above unity.)

Does anyone know what the effects, if any, on output Z and frequencey response are of engaging gain?

I tend to prefer the unit with the +6dB setting engaged, even at lower volumes.
paulfolbrecht

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Does anyone have any guesses as to what could cause such an improvement with gain
You have current to spare -- but are lacking in voltage. I.e. yr source outputs a lot of energy -- but lower voltage than you like, or than the amp likes -- the latter admittedly, being strange as most amps reach their spec'd limit @~1,5V. (Upping the voltage on the tranny, you halve the current -- all other things being equal.)