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Originally Posted by audioguy3107
I've always been a little curious as to how quiet the Chinook should be. This is my first phono preamp, so I have no idea what the common phono stage should be like when it comes to noise. My Chinook sounds very good to my ears, but there is quite a bit of tube rush/hiss, but only when you turn it up. That being said, my volume pot on the C 2300 goes from 0 to 100. My normal listening level is around 35 or so (Avalon speakers are not the most efficient, but I also don't listen very loud). Once the volume gets to about 50 or so, that's when I begin to hear the tube rush, so basically about halfway up the volume ladder. Anyone know if this is normal or not? Does the same with the stock tubes as well as NOS Amperex I just put in. I guess it could be an issue if I ever want to crank it up. Should this thing be silent until you get to insane volume levels?
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It sounds like your chinook is pretty quiet till 50% higher than your standard listening level, sounds good! The best thing about the chinook was how involving it was. It made you want to sing and shake your ass, that what I loved about it especially with nos amp7308's. Is it making you want to go through your collection again to hear how your favorite songs sound, if so it is the right one
