Hi! Question if I may..
So I notice the two selectable gain settings on the 262 amplifier (26.5db/20.5db) are said to be ideal for 2v and 4v inputs respectively..
If my DAC outputs 4 volts over XLR into a preamp with 18db (7x) gain (XLR), then full output would be about 28 volts (if i understand correctly).
Even with the 262 on the low setting of 20db, that's about 280-volts, or 19,600 watts over a 4 ohm load.
Now, I know that can't be right, but I don't know what I'm missing.
Can anyone help explain how preamps with 4-volt XLR inputs are supposed to work with typical 20db gain power amplifiers?
So I notice the two selectable gain settings on the 262 amplifier (26.5db/20.5db) are said to be ideal for 2v and 4v inputs respectively..
If my DAC outputs 4 volts over XLR into a preamp with 18db (7x) gain (XLR), then full output would be about 28 volts (if i understand correctly).
Even with the 262 on the low setting of 20db, that's about 280-volts, or 19,600 watts over a 4 ohm load.
Now, I know that can't be right, but I don't know what I'm missing.
Can anyone help explain how preamps with 4-volt XLR inputs are supposed to work with typical 20db gain power amplifiers?