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Avantgarde Trios too loud with my amps

I just bought a pair of Avantgarde Acoustic Trio speakers and run them on BAT VK-5i and BAT VK-60 monos!
The problem: They are still too loud at the lowest volume setting on my tube amps and listening to music at night is almost impossible since my kids are asleep.
I have my phono preamp under control since it allows me to change the output, but listen to my digital source ( ML 31.5 - 30.5 combo) is definitely too loud!

Does it mean I have to go and buy another preamp?
any other ideas are highly appreciated!

many thanks,

mckorzi
mckorzi
maril555
619 posts
 
Or, better yet, look at Avantgarde's new XA series preamp and power amp. Very interesting. I heard it at the last year's CES. Beautifully made, as well. And I'm sure, you are not gonna have any gain issues with it.
bmwmcab
63 posts
 
Mckorzi,

I used to run my uno's with my pass labs x350.5 and found the same issue.I had Albert at spacetech labs build me a gain attenuator for the amp. It has a fully adjustable knob. I have since changed to Tact equipment and not using the attenuator. If you are interested in it you can contact me.

Thx.
blazar
8 posts
 
I use xlr pads for my amp to speaker connection and they work perfectly fine. They cause no degradation of sound quality.

10 watt amps DO NOT give you the full potential of the Duo's no matter what others have said. 10 watt and tube amps will give a particular sound but not without consequences.

I am running the Pass Labs XA30.8 with much better results than a 20 watt amp I have tried already.

I just ordered trios and I might sell my Duo's in cade anyone wants to send me a message. I really love the Avantgarde horn sound and I may never buy another pair of main speakers again... Although owning a pair of ribbon tweeter based sprakers somewhere in my house is tempting.
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