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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SilverS on July 03, 2012, 07:41:52 PM

Title: Question about levels on my amps
Post by: SilverS on July 03, 2012, 07:41:52 PM

So I have a Quickie and S.E.X. and each has its own volume knob. What is the best configuration for maximum sound fidelity:

Quickie turned up higher than S.E.X. or S.E.X. turned up higher than Quickie?

Title: Re: Question about levels on my amps
Post by: Grainger49 on July 04, 2012, 04:30:03 AM

Often asked, answered differently.  The real answer is you play with it to get the lowest noise.  Often it is with the preamp (Quickie) all or almost all the way up and the amp making the fine adjustments.

But seriously, it is however you like it best.

Title: Re: Question about levels on my amps
Post by: SilverS on July 04, 2012, 07:57:15 AM

Thanks!

Title: Re: Question about levels on my amps
Post by: saildoctor on July 04, 2012, 08:23:59 AM

There is a nice writeup by Paul J in the technical forum called 'Signals, noise, and signal to noise ratio'.  It's a sticky near the top.