> > BTW, this issue cannot be solved with your 'caution' advice. A preamp > doesn't help vs. just using an amp. The volume control is not effective > either. >
To the contrary--a preamp surely does help in this situation. The "garbage" sound that's been described is likely output at 100% of the SB3's potential volume output, and is certainly output at the same level irrespective of the SB3's volume setting. Bearing that in mind, if you're not using a preamp you're relying on the SB3 itself to attenuate its output to the appropriate level for listening (maybe you have it set to 30% volume) but if the SB3 malfunctions and suddenly sends a loud signal then you're looking at 100% SB3 garbage output straight into your amp with no attenuation. However, if you're using a preamp then you're likely using your SB3 at full volume output all the time and relying on the preamp for attenuation. This results in a greatly reduced volume differential between the 100% volume music signal and the 100% volume static/garbage signal. Another way to say it is that if your preamp's set to, say 30% volume level then anything coming in will be attenuated to 30% its original level before reaching the amp. _______________________________________________ Discuss mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
