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Int. Amp's input sensitivity and DAC's output

Hi,

I'm a little confused (concerned) about the match between my Cambridge Audio DACMagic and my integrated amp. The DACMagic's output is rated at 2.1V rms (unbalanced). My integrated's line input's sensitivity is rated >= 200mV and overload signal level rated >=2V. Now I'm concerned that the DAC is actually driving the pre-amp section of the integrated to overloading levels.

Is this a correct analogy or am I mistaken?

Comments appreciated.
livin_262002
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marakanetz
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I would purchase attenuators with RCA plugs that would possibly increase ranges on your volume knob and dynanic headroom of the system.
They're available at partsexpress.com.
livin_262002 OP
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Thank you Maraknetz, any chance of signal degradation?
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swampwalker
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The Rothwell 10 dB in-line RCA attenuators were, to my ears, more transparent than the partsexpress units. they do cost quite a bit more but there are significant benefits from operating your system w the volume control more in the middle of its range.
livin_262002 OP
187 posts
 
Thank You Swampwalker, Just ordered a pair I'll let you know the results :-). Yeah, they do cost quite a bit more than the ones on Partsexpress.
livin_262002 OP
187 posts
 
Hi all, I installed the Rothwell attenuators today, they sound good out of the box. The digital sound is tamed now. Thank you all for the input.

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