3BSST Sensitivity Setting

elcaptain88 · « **on:** 11 Aug 2005, 10:02 pm »

I'm auditioning a 3BSST and am uncertain of the optimal sensitivity setting for the amplifier - 1V or 2V. I will be using a Van Alstine T7 preamplifier w/ single ended RCAs - any input on the proper setting or how this affects system interaction is much appreciated.

avahifi · « **Reply #1 on:** 11 Aug 2005, 11:09 pm »

All other things being equal, I would suggest the 2V setting as that will provide more useful rotation of the preamp's volume control and lower overall system noise.

Frank Van Alstine

James Tanner · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 Aug 2005, 12:59 am »

Frank - I just realized it was you.
I want you to know my first hi fidelity preamp was your Model 1 back in the days when Star Television in Toronto was your distributor.

In fact I was the Van Alstine rep for Canada for a while.

james

BachToRock · « **Reply #3 on:** 21 Aug 2005, 09:03 pm »

Quote from: avahifi

All other things being equal, I would suggest the 2V setting as that will provide more useful rotation of the preamp's volume control and lower overall system noise.

Frank Van Alstine

Will the S/N really be better at the 2V setting?

James Tanner · « **Reply #4 on:** 21 Aug 2005, 10:27 pm »

Yes by about 3dB.

james