Does the volume control also function for the pre-amp (RCA) output?
1164521
No, the volume control is for the monitor (headphone) output. There is a separate gain control for the preamp. Note that this is a phono preamp and is not intended to be used as your primary preamp to control volume, tone, etc.
1164522
The Gain Trim control adjusts the overall analog preamp gain. The Clip/Signal LED indicator, located to the right of the Gain Trim control, lights green when there is signal present and red if the signal level is near clipping. Adjust the Gain Trim while noting the Signal/Clip LED so that green is on most of the time (with music playing) and red is on rarely during signal peaks. By doing this you optimize the dynamic range of the analog preamp and USB interface. The separate dial on the right is a monitor output level. The Monitor Output Level control adjusts the signal level available at the Monitor Output jack. It would not change the level of the preamp output. The Gain Trim control adjusts the overall analog preamp gain. The Clip/Signal LED indicator, located to the right of the Gain Trim control, lights green when there is signal present and red if the signal level is near clipping. Adjust the Gain Trim while noting the Signal/Clip LED so that green is on most of the time (with music playing) and red is on rarely during signal peaks. By doing this you optimize the dynamic range of the analog preamp and USB interface. The separate dial on the right is a monitor output level. The Monitor Output Level control adjusts the signal level available at... » Read More The Gain Trim control adjusts the overall analog preamp gain. The Clip/Signal LED indicator, located to the right of the Gain Trim control, lights green when there is signal present and red if the signal level is near clipping. Adjust the Gain Trim while noting the Signal/Clip LED so that green is on most of the time (with music playing) and red is on rarely during signal peaks. By doing this you optimize the dynamic range of the analog preamp and USB interface. The separate dial on the right is a monitor output level. The Monitor Output Level control adjusts the signal level available at the Monitor Output jack. It would not change the level of the preamp output. « Show Less
1164523
No it regulates the monitor output level. I use a little tiny self powered mobile speaker (iHome) plugged into that monitor channel that works great for monitoring my turntable while I capture vinyl tracks with audacity. I capture the actual output via the USB interface. The small knob is the monitor volume level. The big gain knob allows you to raise or lower the line levels to your desired level but honestly. I adjusted that once and never touched it again. It stays pretty close to zero at all times. The converted audacity digital files can be normalized digitally which means the gain setting is pretty meaningless anyway. No it regulates the monitor output level. I use a little tiny self powered mobile speaker (iHome) plugged into that monitor channel that works great for monitoring my turntable while I capture vinyl tracks with audacity. I capture the actual output via the USB interface. The small knob is the monitor volume level. The big gain knob allows you to raise or lower the line levels to your desired level but honestly. I adjusted that once and never touched it again. It stays pretty close to zero at all times. The converted audacity digital files can be normalized digitally which means the gain... » Read More No it regulates the monitor output level. I use a little tiny self powered mobile speaker (iHome) plugged into that monitor channel that works great for monitoring my turntable while I capture vinyl tracks with audacity. I capture the actual output via the USB interface. The small knob is the monitor volume level. The big gain knob allows you to raise or lower the line levels to your desired level but honestly. I adjusted that once and never touched it again. It stays pretty close to zero at all times. The converted audacity digital files can be normalized digitally which means the gain setting is pretty meaningless anyway. « Show Less
1633803
No it will not. The volume control is wired in series between the source (e.g. amp) and the speakers along the speaker wires. No speaker wires, no volume control.
884639
Yes. Most of the time I use headphones directly plugged into it...no additional stereo or amp needed. If you look at the pictures of the unit, you will see a volume knob next to the headphone jack. That knob controls the headphone volume.
1565308
Sorry, but I do know.The signal that comes from the amp's preamp and has RCA connectors that would connect to the AUX input of a preamp to amp with output level control that limits the power amps output.
58124
Yes, it can. Both volume controls (amp and input device) work. I usually prefer to set the amp at about 3/4 volume and then use my iPod to control the volume. I hope that helps.
1598441
yes..all inputs have a separate volume control and there is master control.
1596074
I initially thought it did, but I found it did not. I used the speaker inputs instead of the RCA connections. I thought I read where if you use the speaker inputs, they would turn on the amp. I tried that but it would not turn on. I had to run a separate remote turn on from my fuse panel.
1645353
Once your tone has been achieved or set with the pre -gain control, your overall volume of the channel is set with the post gain control. Hope that helps. It's an awesome amp!
855857
Yes you can, as tom said this particular model has the Pre-Amp built in, which means if you have speakers with an amp built in and rca connections in the back it will work by directly plugging it into the speakers. however, as Tom has also said, If your speakers are unpowered and hooked up to an amplifier, it must then be hooked up to the amplifier instead of the speakers.
1611521
I don't believe so. This simply converts digital output to analogue. In my setup the volume is controlled through a separate in-line pre-amp. Hope this helps.
1298198
Yes. There is a Volume knob and a Low Pass filter knob. Note: If you are using a Sub out/LFE connection from your receiver turn the Low Pass all the way up.
1900856
No, you need a pre-amplifier. To connect it you can use RCA cables or balanced ones (if the preamp has that option). Some times you can connect a source directly to a power amplifier if that source has a variable output (if not, you cannot control the volume), but it is not my recommendation.
214057
Not directly. My record player, tape deck, cd player all are connected to my tuner/pre-amp. The speakers are connected to the pre-amp for them to work.
1464569
Yes and you can control the input level.That will be necessary because the mic is tiny and doesn't pick up well.It comes with a jack with red,white,and yellow RCA plugs. This is my second one (I lost the first) and it is an excellent product.
656127
Yes. The volume control on the iPod will not effect the volume of the output through this device.
1071859
The remote control does adjust the volume, but it has to be pointed directly at the IR receiver on the amp.
2195329
If you want the volume knob to have control then what you want to look for is a unit that has a 'Pre Out'. The difference between a 'Pre Out' and a 'Line Out' is precisely whether or not the volume control has any effect. Some units have both Pre and Line outs, for example the Monoprice DAC/Amp.