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Gain setting for both pre-amp and Audio Research power amp w/ high output cart
If this was my system, I would adjust the amplifier’s input sensitivity that gives me the most usable range on the pre-amp’s volume control. brf, thanks very much again, for taking the time. So I think I’m on the right track. The way I have it no... 
Gain setting for both pre-amp and Audio Research power amp w/ high output cart
Thank you for this reply!  I will continue to play, but want to reiterate, it's sounds amazing right now.  I just have a feeling it could be better w/ a lower noise floor.10-03-2018 8:20amMy Bryston BP-26 to Bryston 4B-SST² used with a typical CD ... 
Gain setting for both pre-amp and Audio Research power amp w/ high output cart
Sorry, I did not equate dials with trim pots in your post. Your MM cartridge has an output 6.8mv and your amp’s input sensitivity is 0.6v. The DMC-10 provides 30db MM gain and 10db line level gain, for a total of 40db. Gain required to drive you ... 
Gain setting for both pre-amp and Audio Research power amp w/ high output cart
Yes, as mentioned in my post they're at 10 on a 100 dial.  Last night I turned them even lower and turned up the gain on the power amp to compensate.  Keeping the 'reference level' on the preamp volume knob at about 11:00.  might be better but aga... 
Two different amps to same speakers for two different applications?
Just why I came here. Thanks for the info. Will explore options.... I think before I would ever run a switcher box of any sort, I'd simply unhook wires at the speaker and hookup the other to keep the signal as pure as possible.  Thanks again! 
Best preamp output option for headphone amp hookup?
The shortest path from the DCM-10 to your headphone amp is almost certainly through the tape output. That's how I connected my headphone amplifier. Roger that. Thanks very much for the response!