CJ ACT2 vs C2200


Hi All
I recently switched by Preamp from the Mcintosh 2200 to the CJ ACT2. The Power AMP is still the same the Mcintosh MC320 driving Sonus Faber Elipsas. I noticed that to get the same volume I have to raise the CJ ACT 2 to 65db as opposed to about 45 on  the C2200 (I am not sure if the units are the same) . Does anyone have any thoughts on why this is so?
Many thanks for your expertise
Buddy
dravid1

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I have a CJ MF2550 (not the SE) and it is a nice warm sounding amp, but not real detail oriented.