12-Aug-2014, 13:06
@adstew & @marcor - Your observations are very similar to mine. I set my maximum level in the Devialet very slightly higher than the manufactures "typical" output figure, the dB meters run maybe -40 to -20. I am still experimenting with the level (I have only had my latest turntable and cartridge a couple of weeks) but I don't think I want to go too much nearer the manufactures spec sheet figure (which is a typical figure at 1Hz / 5m/s, not a maximum). As I stated in a previous post, a bit of guidance on the Devialet website would help. I have to agree with @F1eng's comment that it is better to be a little under than over. Pushing digital systems to distortion levels is very bad news, the Devialet does protect itself from this with "clipping" protection, but this is very bad news also!
Also, not all records are the same, I must hunt down my very loudest deep groove 45rpm 12" single. (It'll be good fun looking at least)
Also, not all records are the same, I must hunt down my very loudest deep groove 45rpm 12" single. (It'll be good fun looking at least)
