Am I wrong in feeling funny about 3 o’clock on the volume to get a rockin’ experience? Seems like the high dial position is pushing the ability of the preamp too far.No, I doubt that is the case, Mark. In fact many believe that having gains and sensitivities in a system such that the volume control is used at high settings within its range is to be preferred, assuming of course that there is never a desire to turn it up beyond the top of its range. The philosophy being that with at least some designs doing so will minimize whatever sonic effects may be introduced by the volume control mechanism itself.
Regards,
-- Al