Absolutely feel free to crank up the volume with the DAC3. I'm currently running the DAC3 into the Bel Canto REF1000 MkII monoblocks driving Usher BE-718 speakers. The Usher speakers are quite inefficient, but can take a lot of power, so if I'm wanting higher volume levels, I really need to crank up the volume on the DAC3. Objective1 is correct in saying that it has a passive linestage, so anything less than 100 is attenuating the signal.
volume level with Bel Canto dac3
I need input please...I have a Audiomeca Mephisto II.X going to Bel Canto Dac3 directly driving my Wyred 4 Sound SX500 monos...speakers are Odyssey Loreili's. Problem is for moderately loud levels I am at 84(out of 100)on the BC pre-. I prefer my music louder, and I'm afraid I am running out of steam with the BC. I would really appreciate ANY suggestions regarding this dilemma. Also, the sound is excellent, just want more volume.