tcutting <tcutting.7fv...@no-mx.forums.slimdevices.com> writes: > Your Yamaha amp should already be optimized for a standard "line" level > which the Touch provides (use one of the "TAPE" or "AUX" inputs, NOT the > PHONO!).
Sorry - I don't use a touch. I use a p;i with an external USB DAC, headphone out. And the input is AUX. > I would say don't add anything between the Touch and your 720. > I would use the 720's volume control to get the best setting - use the > technique mlsstl described - set the Touch to max output, play a song > which is in the "softer" range, and set the volume control on your > Yamaha to as loud as you think you'd ever want for that listening area. > After that, go ahead and use the Touch's "digital" volume control for > your day-to-day volume changes. OK - this is about what I have done and I am using iPeng for volume control. > I would leave your "mute" button OFF, and then it can be handy for > it's intended purpose - to easily mute or lower the volume for a brief > period (e.g., answering the phone). No need for that. But I might switch it off again. Thanks, Rainer > > rkrug wrote: >> Mnyb <Mnyb.7fuktz (AT) no-mx (DOT) forums.slimdevices.com> writes: >> >> > What mlsstl describe is an attempt to get a good "gain structure" or >> > gain staging . >> > >> > Sources can have to high output level and most likely both amps and >> > preamps can have to much gain . >> > >> > If your always use the bottom half of you volume control your system >> has >> > to much gain somewhere . >> > And subsequently you amplify input noise and stuff , probably at >> every >> > stage , at the preamp and then the power amp . >> >> Thanks - I learned something only by listening in. >> >> I have a Yamaha !-720 >> (http://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/yamaha/a-720.shtml) >> integrated >> amplifier which I am only using at less than a third of the volume >> control with my Monitor Audio Bronze speakers >> (http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649109800-monitor_audio_bronze_3_speakers/images/702957/). >> >> But the amplifier has a Muting button which reduces the volume output >> so >> that I have to set the volume to the upper half. So I should use this >> than? I'll try it out >> >> Rainer >> >> >> > >> > This board amp TPA3116 ? Does it have any built in gain adaption ? If >> > not you can build your own L-pads ( a couple of resistors per channel >> ) >> > or buy passive attenuators to put on the rca inputs to lower the gain >> by >> > -10dB for example ? Then you can happily use the Touchs own volume . >> > Fixed attenuators or L-pads can be built with very good precision >> > compared to a potentiometer , as it just a bunch of low power >> resistor >> > it cost peanuts to buy very hig precision ones . >> > >> > ( OT , best case would be if the stuff had actuall gain adjustment or >> > proper gain to begin with , attenuation solve a large chunk of the >> > problem , but amps still amplify itsp's self generated noise at its >> own >> > input , there is not only SN-ratio stuff have absolute noise levels to >> ) >> > >> > >> > >> > -------------------------------------------------------------------- >> > Main hifi: Touch + CIA PS +MeridianG68J MeridianHD621 MeridianG98DH 2 >> x >> > MeridianDSP5200 MeridianDSP5200HC 2 xMeridianDSP3100 +Rel Stadium 3 >> > sub. >> > Bedroom/Office: Boom >> > Kitchen: Touch + powered Fostex PM0.4 >> > Misc use: Radio (with battery) >> > iPad1 with iPengHD & SqueezePad >> > (spares Touch, SB3, reciever ,controller ) >> > server HP proliant micro server N36L with ClearOS Linux >> > >> > http://people.xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html >> > >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> > Mnyb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=4143 >> > View this thread: >> http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105611 >> > >> > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > tcutting's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17402 > View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=105611 > > _______________________________________________ > audiophiles mailing list > audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com > http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles -- Rainer M. Krug email: Rainer<at>krugs<dot>de PGP: 0x0F52F982
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