I have an analogue set up, so I was expecting to hear no difference.

Front 3 speakers were at -3dB, so for comparison, I added 6dB to all speakers and listened at indicated 69dB vs 75dB with prior. Source was iPod lossless apple files through Wadia dock - Radiance - HD621 - G68ADV. Listened to both in 'Direct'. Just compared a couple of tracks - Patricia Barber 'Mourning Grace' and Diana Krall 'Almost Blue'.

I preferred the -3dB original setting. I found the +3dB to be comparatively more harsh, although soundstage appeared a little taller. I really don't see why it should be any different - maybe I'm just hearing things.

Cheers, Ian

Cheers, Ian

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