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
dravid1-
the CJ will present a different gain compared to Mac. If your ACT2 is the basic model, strongly consider upgrading to the Series 2 status.
Keep me posted as you massage this pre into your system.
Happy Listening!