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volume control problem

I previously posted 'mixing old and new components.' I now have a system set up consisting of a Creek DAC 60 and CD 60, and Audio Research LS3 amplifier, a McCormack DNA-1 power drive and B&W CDM7NTC speakers. When I attempt to play a CD, the volume is earsplittingly loud and changing settings (gain dial, mute vs operate) on the amplifier has no effect on the volume. This problem is not addressed in the Audio Research manual as far as I can see.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas about what the problem could be?
vrathke

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meisterkleef
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I think he's also saying that the mute switch has no effect.
If that's the case, then something is wrong with the preamp.
The mute on my LS5 completely disengages the outputs so I
would guess that's the same setup on the LS3. Regardless of
gain and regardless of volume setting the mute setting
should completely shut down the sound. Is it possible this
LS3 has been modded for some type of "direct" volume/mute
bypass for HT use?

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