Hi. I have a sort of low-end receiver that has a built-in amplifier that isn't huge but is big enough for my needs.
The problem? It can amplify my optical digital signal enough to shake the house, but with a line signal I have to turn it all the way up for normal listening!
I know it's capable of more power than that...what gives?
Is this from the same source? There may be a volume control in the device you're connecting.
Analog connections do need more juice to amplify than digital normally, but the difference shouldn't be too extreme. In my set-up it's probably 5-10dB, depending on what's playing.
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