[Arny Krueger[_4_]]

"William Sommerwerck" wrote in message
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Many, many years ago, "Stereo Review" ran listening tests, and determined
that 1 to 2dB of amplifier clipping was audible on solo violin.


Probably true on a steady violin tone. Step back a bit for a recording of a
string quartet, and more clipping can probably sneak past the ear.