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The gains are nothing more than input sensitivity adjustments. An amplifier should work virtually identical no matter the gain position its set to, so long as the gain is adjusted according to the input signal strength. In other words, if you experience no induced noise running a 2v deck and have your gains set properly, you will experience no performance gain (or loss) by changing it out for a 4v deck and re-adjusting your gains lower.
Don't get caught in the trap of thinking a gain is a volume know that should always be kept as low as possible. There is an optimal gain setting for your h/u's signal output potential, anything above that will cause clipping, and anything below will limit output artificially. Limiting output via the gains may be desireable, but that's another discussion.

Cheers.
understood, I was just merely saying that having to turn the gain up just worries me a bit about getting it clipped. It's really just a way of thinking where i prefer to keep it low so i don't have to constantly think if i'm clipping it or not from it turned past a certain point. That's the only thing that's why //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 
understood, I was just merely saying that having to turn the gain up just worries me a bit about getting it clipped. It's really just a way of thinking where i prefer to keep it low so i don't have to constantly think if i'm clipping it or not from it turned past a certain point. That's the only thing that's why //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
Use a DMM, o-scope, or your ears carefully while setting the gains... and you wont have to worry about clipping no matter what the setting. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
 
Who cares about the stereo equipment, finding a 2000 Honda Civic with only 27,000 miles is miraculous enough, finding one with that mileage for only $4500 is mind blowing. The stereo just makes it ridiculous.

 
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