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I believe Ozzy gave good advice

As you stated, this is not complicated. And based on the factors presented by the original poster I believe Ozzy is correct. Ozzy offered as a solution a passive line stages ***or*** preamps with lower gain.

Clearly, a passive line stage, while it may (or may not) ameliorate the problem, in Brian's case, it is not the solution to excessive loudness too early in the volume control range. This is because his speakers (98 db) are far more sensitive than most and his amp ramps up to full power with 1/2 a volt. However, as Ozzy said (and I offered it as well), a preamp with lower, or better yet, adjustable gain, is probably the key. Likewise an amp with gain control would be extremely helpful.

The problem as stated by the Brian is not an oddball problem; avoidable perhaps, but not oddball or uncommon. I have seen it expressed here and elsewhere *numerous* times. That's why there are amps available with selectable input sensitivity switches and pre amps with adjustable gain.

The fact that Brian's original post omitted or got some facts incorrect is not a big deal (happens all the time here and elsewhere in other forums) as long as he was able to come back (in spite of some sarcastic responses) and provide the needed information, which he did. We could then move *forward* and not continually dwell on past mistakes.


Robert C. Lang

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