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Not an engineer. Wonder if there is a simple answer to why volume setting 53 on my MA-252 seems so much louder than 52? Speakers are Sf Olympics llls. 

It’s certainly not 1 decibel ?  Is it logarithmic or something I won’t understand ?

Are there amps that have just 1 decibel increases? 

When I listen at setting 52 and want the sound just a little bit louder, setting 53 seems too loud ?

Answers and thoughts appreciated. Thank you. 
 

teboerio
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ghdprentice
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That sounds like an issue with the rheostat. I would talk to McIntosh. 

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frank009
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@kevemaher 

I would avoid using DeOxit for the time being if I were him.

If there is a hash-like sound or a crackling sound when you turn the volume up or down, it usually means the attenuator/knobs need to be cleaned, as they are making contact but struggling to do so consistently. In that case, DeOxit is the first thing you use.

 

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frank009
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@ditusa 

The gentleman asked for guidance, not for you to call me a fraud.

I will be respectful and ask you politely to grow up. 

Please grow up and behave like an adult. You are only embarrassing yourself.

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ditusa
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@frank009, is a FRAUD! 

Mike

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