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Default Preamp headaches

On Mon, 12 Mar 2007 10:46:28 +1100, "Trevor Wilson"
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"dizzy" wrote in message
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Trevor Wilson wrote:

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Trevor Wilson wrote:

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My Sunfire preamp is f'ing up - volume just motors it's way to max
when powered-on. I like the Sunfire because it's the rare modern,
remote-controllable preamp and has a set of decent (+/- 10 dB or
better) tone controls. (Not looking to start a debate with the "tone
controls are bad" lunatics.)

**Then here's a tip: Don't call them lunatics. People who imagine tone
controls are helpful are deluded.

Wrong, lunatic.

**OK, then. What are you attempting to achieve with your tone controls?


Already been explained to you, Trevor.


**Nope. Not once, not ever.


Trevor, I'm currently using Sennheiser HD650 headphones, which have a
reputation for a slightly rolled-off treble. I find them more
pleasurable when listening with my receiver's treble control at 2
O'Clock. I've tried it flat but no, it sounds better at 2 O'Clock. I'm
very glad my receiver has tone controls.