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Pass Labs Int Amp: Volume Control Step

Hi All,

I am looking at Pass Labs Int Amp for my next upgrade, eyeing the Int-60. 

I notice for the volume control, per step change is 1dB. My concern of 1dB step is at +1dB it is too loud but at -1dB it is too soft.

Any current or past Pass Labs int amp users, wished that the 1dB step could be finer like 0.5dB? 

Thanks in advance.

Cheers
wyred
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zavato
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I had a Pass integrated and now have a Pass preamp. 

Never wished  for any finer steps on the volume control 
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jafant
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Me as well, wired- I am considering a PL integrated amp?
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lowrider57
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I notice for the volume control, per step change is 1dB. My concern of 1dB step is at +1dB it is too loud but at -1dB it is too soft.
By the time the sound waves travel thru your room to your listening position, you will be hearing less than 1dB gain when you move the volume control.
wyred OP
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jafant: nice. which int amp you are considering?

zavato & lowrider57: Thanks for the replies.


Cheers
gcdrum
62 posts
 
I have the Pass INT-60. It's a terrific amp and the stepped volume control is fine. Never a problem the volume interval being too big between numbers.
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