Best Source:Amp Volume Ratio?
Dec 1, 2010 at 12:26 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

blitzraider

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I can't find info on this anywhere. What is the best volume ratio for the amp vs the source. Should the amp be louder? Is there a "golden ratio"????
 
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Dec 1, 2010 at 12:41 AM Post #2 of 3
General consensus is not to connect Source->Amp using Source's headphone output--you should be using a Line Level output, where possible. The reason, as far as I understand it, is that:
Source Headphone Out (HPA) = Amplified by Source already
 
Therefore,
HPA -> Amp
is 2x amplification. And that's just plain unnecessary.
 
However, the designer of the PA2V2 amp, Gary, has the following recommendations for those who wish to use HPA -> Amp:
http://www.electric-avenues.com/pa2_instructions.html
 

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