The standard for consumer gear had been 0.5 volt output.So all phono, tape, FM radio gear was generally at the 0.5 volt output. And we all lived happy. Then came CD. And for some unknown reason, CD manufacturers decided to NOT use the consumer standard, but used the 2.0volt professional standard.
So ever since all digital sources have been much louder than the other sources. Few preamps adjust for this, and actually most preamp/amp combos have too much gain for some digital sources..
So ever since all digital sources have been much louder than the other sources. Few preamps adjust for this, and actually most preamp/amp combos have too much gain for some digital sources..