I have an integrated amp and have to turn the volume up over 2/3 to get it even close to loud. I have the high/low gain switch set to high. Is this normal or, more likely, what have I hooked up wrong?
Specs...Speaker sensitivity is only 84dB. Required Amplifier Power is 30-100W. Your amp is only putting out 50w in Pentode mode. How big is your room and how loud do you play?
84 dB speaker sensitivity means they need higher power from your amp, thus you need the Volume Control up high to drive them. Look for a speaker with a sensitivity of about 90 dB and your amp will have an easier time driving them. So as Elizabeth said, 2/3 up isn't surprising. But IMO, you're pushing your amp pretty hard to fill that room.
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