Voltage Gain


I'm considering using two different amps in my system. One concern pointed out in the Linn website is the difference in voltage gain between amps. How much of a difference is too much difference? I'm considering using a Linn amp with a gain of 28.6 dB with an amp with a gain of 29dB. Is this material?

Thanks.
John
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As test reports in the various audio rags clearly show a manufacturers published figure for gain is not always the actual gain of the amp. The situation in the real world often is quite different than on paper yeilding a significantly greater imbalance than you think. If you have an imbalance, you might try putting a Radio Shack potentiometer in a box and using it at the inputs of the more sensitive amp. Creek makes a product functionally similar to this but it is more spendy.