Hello People,
I have the CAP 2100 and love it.
I have a question about connecting the Chord Hugo to it.
As recommended (by the Hugo people) I'm connecting it to the amp in power amp mode (input named SSP) and use the volume control on the Hugo/Jriver.
Because the gain on the Classe is so strong I'm effectively running the Hugo at very low output lever - the volume dial is red - otherwise it's too loud.
I read in a review that it's a small issue with the amp and they recommend using offset to lower the input volume all the way - 10db - I've done it and now I can run the Hugo at a higher output voltage but I'm nit sure if this lowers the SQ - i.e. the amp is using attenuation and thus lowering the volume but also reducing the SQ... I've tried comparing teh two but can't really make up my mind the differenc is tiny but I feel with 10db offset the sound is a little less 'open'.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
My system is:
HTPC -> Chord Hugo -> CAP 2100 -> B&W CM10S2
Thanks!
I have the CAP 2100 and love it.
I have a question about connecting the Chord Hugo to it.
As recommended (by the Hugo people) I'm connecting it to the amp in power amp mode (input named SSP) and use the volume control on the Hugo/Jriver.
Because the gain on the Classe is so strong I'm effectively running the Hugo at very low output lever - the volume dial is red - otherwise it's too loud.
I read in a review that it's a small issue with the amp and they recommend using offset to lower the input volume all the way - 10db - I've done it and now I can run the Hugo at a higher output voltage but I'm nit sure if this lowers the SQ - i.e. the amp is using attenuation and thus lowering the volume but also reducing the SQ... I've tried comparing teh two but can't really make up my mind the differenc is tiny but I feel with 10db offset the sound is a little less 'open'.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
My system is:
HTPC -> Chord Hugo -> CAP 2100 -> B&W CM10S2
Thanks!
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