86atc250r wrote: > I've read a couple times people on the forum recommend against hooking > up a SB3 or SBR directly to an amplifier. > > What is the reasoning behind this? It seems counter intuitive to me.
The real answer is more subtle. Its fine to connect a SB3/SBR/Transporter directly to the amp or powered speakers as long as you know its safe. It is not OK to rely upon the SlimDevices volume control to protect your amp and speakers, there could be bugs that cause it to feed wide open signal to your amp. This could fry your speakers or amp or other bad things. Its easy to test, do the connection, and start with the volume low. If you can crank up the volume to where its just a tad louder than you ever want to listen, be happy. If the signal gets too loud before you get the volume wide open, then you need some attenuators to make it safe. Search the audiophile section for lots of discussion, parts, vendors, etc. -- Pat Farrell http://www.pfarrell.com/ _______________________________________________ discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/discuss
