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B&K reference 30 preamp

I just finished putting together my new home theater system.I am running a b&k reference 30 preamp,ati 2505 amp and all m&k speakers(s125 and a mx350 sub).My question is for anyone out there that uses a B&K reference 30 preamp.It seams like I have to turn the volume up too high to get the sound where I want it(between -14 and -8).On the b&k the volume goes from -96 all the way up to +15.I dont even get any notice able sound til the volume reaches in the -60 range.The amp has plenty of power (250w at 8 ohms).Any one out there that has used a B&K 30 ,what volume range did you do most of your listening.I know there are lots of variables(speakers,cables,amps,dvd players and so on).Thanks
shaggy18
hifitime
715 posts
 
I'm not familiar with your B&K.I was wondering if you need to
change speaker levels on page 28?
manual>>>[http://www.bkcomp.com/fileadmin/content/content_products/manuals/Past/Preamp%20or%20receiver/Reference%2030.pdf]
shaggy18 OP
3 posts
 
Thank you.I set up my system like B&K shows in there manual.I set my meter at 75 db and went through the test.I was just wondering if the volume numbers I mentioned are normal for this preamp.Thanks for the repliey.
hifitime
715 posts
 
Sorry,I wish I had the answer.
shaggy18 OP
3 posts
 
I did check page 28 in the b&k manual.And it mentions 75db.I went back and stepped it up to 80 db and it made a huge difference on volume control(15 to 20 on the volume knob).Thank you.Your advise helped me try something new.Thanks again
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