Volume Control Too Sensitive

@newbee

In my neck of the woods we have a word for that! IN-GRATE!

+1 newbee

@onehorsepony, regarding your post above, did you listen to the combination of pre and power before you purchased it? If so, was the mismatch between the two components not obvious at that point?

Not being presumptive on the specifics here, but as a general observation, I've come across numerous instances where people put together systems based on positive reviews of individual components and came away dissatisfied because of lack of synergy or downright incompatibilities.

OP:

My comment to "get a better pre amp" was based off experience with the brand. Always found it dry and sterile. You’re to the point of adding various electronics to it for compatibility sake, I personally wouldn’t go that path to accommodate that piece, but that.s just me. What ever you do I hope it works for you.And  BTW, you come off as the one with a hard on....

Consider yourself lucky.  I found adding an attenuator between the preamp and amp improved my overall system (it worked better here than in between the DAC and preamp).  I was able to find just the right gain between the preamp and amp where the overall soundstage and detail was at its best without sacrificing dynamics and midrange presence - There is a sweet spot if you take the time to listen and dial it in.  I leave this volume fixed for the most part and using a passive attenuator with a remote control from my listening position.  I use a balanced attenuator made with Japanese relays and Dale foil resistors - it works well.  You can contact me for more information if your interested.