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Classe Processor and Amp

I set up classe processor ssp 300 and a 3 channel amp. When I play blue ray video via Oppo the volume seems very low. The processor levels from 0-98 in volume. I turn up to 50 and still don't hear the sound I then turn up to 70 level and start hearing the sound. And it will get louder if I turn volume up. 

Just wonder any classe owners experienced the same thing or did I do something wrong?

thanks. 
houstonreef
houstonreef OP
74 posts
 

@erik_squires:I calibrated it by using the microphone it comes with the Processor.

I connected the oppo to pro. via coaxial RCA.


68pete
1,001 posts
 
I have found that the Oppo sound much better with XLR cables. Are you using a video coaxial cable or a true RCA stereo cable?

erik_squires
16,071 posts
 
The Oppo's XLR outputs are driven by an entirely different and more expensive output stage by the way, it's not just about the cables in this case. :)

Best,

Erik
houstonreef OP
74 posts
 
I don't think my Oppo 103 has xlr digital out. 
oem-wheels
196 posts
 
I have a SSP800 and had similar problem.. When setting the balance between R & L speakers using an SPL meter , they say to set the meter to C weighting, slow response, and 75db range.. Unfortunately the meter app I downloaded on my smart phone can't be set at 75db.. 70 or 80 is the settings I can use... First I did the 70db and found the volume was low like how you described (but not as dramatic).. Next I used the 80db and that solved the problem.. Another thing that came to mind is - can your SP300 handle the HD codecs ? Try setting the Oppo to output regular Dolby/DTS ..  Also I read somewhere that setting the bluray player isn't a good thing to do because the higher you set it, the bit rate drops... I have my Oppo volume set low and have no problem with the volume coming out..
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