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Weekly Q&A: Answers | Week of August 19, 2024

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Sonic benefits to limiting the output of a preamplifier?

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Aug 23, 2024
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I have a Boulder Preamp (1110) that allows me (as I understand it) to set the maximum output. I typically listen with the setting between -40 and -50 db. If I chose to use this feature, what would a reasonable upper limit be? Maybe 20 db higher? Any thoughts?

– Dale

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