Does amp input impedance affect the loudness


If the amp input impedance is low (21kohms) and it's being driven by a 600ohm preamp will the volume have to be increased more as compared to a amp with a input impedance of 50kohms? Thanks for any feedback.
mfb33
Mfb33,

600 Ohms output impedance is low enough compared to 21KOhms input impedance - it is more than 30 times less.
Thus, electrically 600 Ohms will not load down the amp & you will not need to tinker with the volume control vs. a 50KOhms input imp. amp.
You shouldn't hear any difference, but if you do it would be a roll off of the highs that you would be most likely to detect first. But, a 600 ohm output into a 21K amp should be just fine. An increase in volume would not correct the problem created by an impedence mismatch.