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RE: too much gain between preamp and amp. how best toremedy?

Posted by Awe-d-o-file (D) on February 22, 2008 at 06:48:42

In Reply to: too much gain between preamp and amp. how best toremedy? posted by mc1b on February 21, 2008 at 11:59:14:

It isn't going to be easy. The real issue is the high gain/output of the pre. When your power amp was modded and the input pots removed they put in a fixed value. That could be increased but again the issue is really the pre providing much more than your amp needs. I had the same issue using a CJ tube pre and their SS amps. I had an audible noise floor regardless of volume setting and like you seldom got past ten o'clock. What pre do you have? Try and get a schematic and post it here, Tube/DIY and amp/preamp. You will get suggestions of what parts to replace to reduce the gain stage. Good luck!

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