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Zu speaker owners - do you have any gain issues?

I am thinking of trying out the Zu definitions at home on the no risk 60 day.
One thing I can't get my head around is with 60db in my phono stage, up to 20db in my pre amp, 27db in my amps and 101db in the speakers.
Will I have so much gain that I will barely be able to turn my volume control on before having too much volume or will these 101db speakers?.
Even at the moment with my cary pre and Vienna mahler speakers I barely get past 10am playing it LOUD.
I am think of trying out a set of consonance cyber 845's as an alternative - but I still feel the gain and loudness will be enormous.
downunder
reubent
6,996 posts
 
You could place an in-line attenuator between your pre-amp and amp. Rothwell sells a 10 db attenuator that would allow you more useful range from your volume control knob.

Disclaimer: I have never used an in-line attenuator, so I do not know anything about the sonic signature (if any) of such a device.

Enjoy,

TIC
ton1313
272 posts
 
Call Zu and ask them. They should be the experts on their own product.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
thats what the trial is for.
nguyenchiro
92 posts
 
Hi Downunder,
What Cary preamp do you have? If you have SLP-98 then that is the issue. I had one before and it made a lot of noise when I turned the volume past 10. I suggest you may try a preamp with an excellent attenuator either mono or duo. That is why I have a preamp built with dual mono attenuators volume control. My preamp has about 36dB but I never got any noise or clip when crank it up to 2 o'clock. Good luck.
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warrenh
2,299 posts
 
I look forward to hearing your home trial listening impressions. As for my rig: I have no problem with my SET at any volume concerning the bass. Yes, I do have a large listening room. From a whisper to ear bleed levels, the bass is beautifully integrated. Low volumes are particulary (especially with SET) detailed, full bodied, and transparent. Quite extraordinary.....peace, warren :)
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