MK2-Airlens-SConnect volume setting

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Folks: now with SConnect up and running I was wondering about previous discussions with MK1 regarding volume level on the MK1 vs. pre-amp.

@tedsmith had suggested 90 (or 92) for his preferred MK1 fixed setting and then controlled listening level via the pre-amp.

Any thoughts on what the new SConnect combo should be? Or is SConnect and MK2 a different animal altogether?

Thanks, Dave

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The maximum S/N for the Mk II is at 100. Which number might be best in a given system will depend more on the type of music and other devices in the system, but 100 is probably the best setting for the Mk II.

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All our systems in the factory with Pre’s in them dac volume is set to 100.

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Thanks fellas. But this really negates the advantage of SConnect. For my listening I will go to 100/pre-amp combo. Maybe when using for background or guests I can utilize the SConnect more (i.e. set pre-amp and use MKII volume control)

Dave

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SConnect is really a feature to be used without a Pre. You can always try out a few settings and levels and let us know! In our sales office, I have a MK2 and an Airlens on a StellarGold Pre. I use SConnect to turn down the volume when we start getting high call volumes. It’s a really nice thing to change directly from my desktop Roon controller. For raw performance, we always keep our dac’s pinned at 100 with pres.

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