Managing the increased levels after EQ- free dinner for the help!

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First of all I apologize for this basic question; in fact it is still a full mistery for my understanding.
Assume I will use a analog equalizer in my stereo system and that it does not have any input/output level control.
If I boost the overall signal of +10dB (+10dB from 100 up to 8000 Hz for istance) ehat is going to happen to the following equipment?
Suppose I will put it just after the preamp, will the power amp manage that increased level or just clip like hell?
My main question here is : Is this power amp handling capability named headroom? How can I calculate (based on spec) when I can make it works?
I am prepared to offer a serious Italian dinner to anybody getting the fog away.
Many thanks !!!!!
PS.: I have understood that the boost shall be withing the speakers capability ( i.e. never excess both the speaker max SPL and an overall level of 90dB to avoid ear damages)

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Topic - Managing the increased levels after EQ- free dinner for the help! - ad010685 02:14:51 08/20/05 (3)

Re: Managing the increased levels after EQ- free dinner for the help! - weltersys 15:46:53 08/28/05 (0)

Radical EQ is more than just gain - oldroadie 14:03:03 08/23/05 (0)

For each 3 db of + boost...you're asking the amp to produce... - grhughes 13:08:24 08/23/05 (0)

Re: Managing the increased levels after EQ- free dinner for the help! - Bill Fitzmaurice 20:11:44 08/20/05 (0)

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