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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.
hoochie39
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everest_audio
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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.
hoochie39 OP
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Thank you, Objective1...I feel MUCH better now...I appreciate your wisdom!!
objective1
95 posts
 
i have to smile because i had the same concern...

The Bel Canto DAC3 has a passive linestage. It is attenuating the signal from your source, not actually adding any gain.

So...in actuality, with the volume at 100, you actually have the best possible sound quality from the Bel Canto.. I would be more concerned about the amp clipping..
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