Crazy Bill the Eel Killer
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Hello Archie, Just calcs, or did you actually measure anything with a test record ? Very curious
With my HDTs or any of my cans, I can not get close to maximum volume. My ears give out.
Never had an active preamp with gain in my system. Used a ZSLA-1 signature prior to going passive. I have always preferred the increased transparency of the passive approach.
Cartridge is either an Audio Technica AT150MLX or a Shure V15lll with a Jico SAS stylus. Also use a Soundsmith modded Denon DL103r using Beyerdynamic mic step-up transformers. Always plenty of volume.
But, as you are aware, everything is system dependent, and YMMV.
Only way to know for sure is to try it. Buy a cheap 100K pot and make your passive out of it. If you've got sufficient volume and dynamics you can always substitute a better pot and connectors.
Just my ears and two cents.
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