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The psychological factor

Since I got a new amplifier a while ago, I have hesitated putting the volume control on the preamp past 12 o’clock because that was never a good choice with previous amps.  I was afraid I would overload the system.  I now find that factor was depriving me of the best sound I could obtain.
Placing it now at 12 or above, I’m now finally enjoying what the amp is truly capable of.
I wonder if anyone else has experienced anything like that.
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rvpiano OP
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kevn,

I sympathize with you.  When my preamp was out for repair I got one with a remote control, which I thought would be great.  But it drove me crazy not knowing what the level was.
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I was kidding! 🤣
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I love using my ears rather than my eyes : )
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hilarious MillerCarbon. You guy’s are forgetting the cartridge output, phono stage gain setting, etc., plus if you have a remote control with the volume, of course the knob doesn’t move when you raise the volume on the remote.


Yeah, its one of the greats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xgx4k83zzc Sad no one else gets it. Sadder still everyone pretending like it matters. Oh well.
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My preamp goes to 11. And yes, I've taken it there. 
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