RE: "starts to sound nice when I set the volume at 11 o'clock or more"

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In Reply to: RE: "starts to sound nice when I set the volume at 11 o'clock or more" posted by Akolegov88 on July 14, 2021 at 09:59:09:

I've owned my Cary SLI-80 Signature for 8 years. At first I used an Art Audio Vinyl One phono preamp which had a variable gain control. No problem.

Then because I liked the int amp so much I purchased a Cary 302 Mk II phono preamp. It has 60 db gain and does not have variable gain control. It's too much gain for the SLI-80 and my Benz Micro Ruby Z low output MC cartridge (0.3 mv).

I must keep the volume control on the int amp at the bottom of the dial. Maybe up to 7:30 position at best. Otherwise total volume is overwhelming (i.e., not comfortable) for my listening room. As a result, it doesn't have the "drive" that the other phono amp can result in with the gain adjusted correctly.

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Topic - Cary SLI-80 with Budgie phono preamp - Akolegov88 06:00:21 07/14/21 (6)

"starts to sound nice when I set the volume at 11 o'clock or more" - 1973shovel 09:18:34 07/14/21 (2)

RE: "starts to sound nice when I set the volume at 11 o'clock or more" - Akolegov88 09:59:09 07/14/21 (1)

RE: "starts to sound nice when I set the volume at 11 o'clock or more" - Terry P 07/23/2118:41:59 07/23/21 (0)

The gain with the Cary is on the lower side. Stereophile measured...-. - viridian 07:52:57 07/14/21 (2)

RE: The gain with the Cary is on the lower side. Stereophile measured...-. - Akolegov88 08:27:46 07/14/21 (1)

I dont think the gain architecture is it...- - viridian 09:04:46 07/14/21 (0)

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RE: "starts to sound nice when I set the volume at 11 o'clock or more" - Terry P 07/23/2118:41:59 07/23/21 (0)

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