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Gain vs. Dynamics

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Akwaaba from Accra Ghana,

(instead of Konnichiwa from Londra)

> However, I am a little bit concern about the dynamci
> range this line stage can be reach based on the "5dB" of gain.

I have come across this misconception many times. Gain and dynamic range have absolutely no relation, neither sonically nor electrically. Most systems have WAY too much gain, leading to good listening volumes being reached with the volume control at very low settings. This simply implies that most of the volume control range is unusable, not that there is ANY form of "headroom" that could be used by "turnmiong up the volume".

In a well matched system you will find that the Volume control is nearly fully open with a good recoirding played back at realistic volume. This ensures best transparency and dynamics (subjectively and objectively), try it.

I find line stages with 6db or no gain sufficient in most cases and they usually have better dynamics (percieved) than hiogh gain designs...

Sayonara


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