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volume level with Bel Canto dac3

I need input please...I have a Audiomeca Mephisto II.X going to Bel Canto Dac3 directly driving my Wyred 4 Sound SX500 monos...speakers are Odyssey Loreili's. Problem is for moderately loud levels I am at 84(out of 100)on the BC pre-. I prefer my music louder, and I'm afraid I am running out of steam with the BC. I would really appreciate ANY suggestions regarding this dilemma. Also, the sound is excellent, just want more volume.
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objective1
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i have to smile because i had the same concern...

The Bel Canto DAC3 has a passive linestage. It is attenuating the signal from your source, not actually adding any gain.

So...in actuality, with the volume at 100, you actually have the best possible sound quality from the Bel Canto.. I would be more concerned about the amp clipping..
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