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Less volume with a more powerful amp

I used to own a Onkyo receiver and have since bought a Marantz AV 7005 Pre-amp plus a Rotel RMB 1095. I used to listen to music at -15db but now have to turn it up to - 6 or 7 db to get the same volume . The new setup has 60 watts per channel more power.
crowy1939
csontos
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I'm assuming there's a point at which the lack of sensitivity begins to prevent part of the signal from being transferred or amplified.
unsound
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Actually, a lower sensitivity (higher numerical value) is commensurate with a lower noise floor.
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kr4
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In theory but, in practice, it would depend on the output capabilities of the preamp.
csontos
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Thank you all for putting things in perspective.
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