timtaylor10
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I have recently purchased a V2 840A and am having trouble getting my head round the -db volume control display.
On my unit I am not getting a meaningful output until the display is showing at least -50db and find that dependant on source I need to run it at anything between -45 to -35db to achieve a good sound.
This implies that I am using half the available output before getting anything from the speakers, can this be right or is it a characteristic of the class XD design ?
It is hooked up to a pair of Mission 773e's which my previous NAD C352 drove without a problem with a useable output from almost the first "crack" of the volume control.
I would be grateful to hear what volume levels other owners owners find they are using to gauge if I have a faulty amp or not !
Having said that, when it's cranked up to -35db the sound is awesome, its just that with an output rated at 120 watts into 8 ohms I would have expected it to rattle the windows much earlier in the power curve.
All experiences welcome and appreciated.
On my unit I am not getting a meaningful output until the display is showing at least -50db and find that dependant on source I need to run it at anything between -45 to -35db to achieve a good sound.
This implies that I am using half the available output before getting anything from the speakers, can this be right or is it a characteristic of the class XD design ?
It is hooked up to a pair of Mission 773e's which my previous NAD C352 drove without a problem with a useable output from almost the first "crack" of the volume control.
I would be grateful to hear what volume levels other owners owners find they are using to gauge if I have a faulty amp or not !
Having said that, when it's cranked up to -35db the sound is awesome, its just that with an output rated at 120 watts into 8 ohms I would have expected it to rattle the windows much earlier in the power curve.
All experiences welcome and appreciated.