preout voltage

[tsealsut2010 0]

ok i just got a alpine cda9855, and the preouts say 4 volts. i am going to be using a us amps ax1000de and a us amps merlin md41, and the input gain on the ax1000de is 150mV to 3 volts. and the md41 i dont have the manual on. so my question is. will a 4 volt preout work with this amp, and if anybody knows if it will work with the merlin as well. also what exactly will the difference be between 2 volt preouts and 4 volt preouts. becuase im pretty sure 4 volt is better. thanks

[JimJ 11]

4V isn't by default better than 3V. Only means you don't have to turn the gains up quite as high to get the same level of output.

As for the amp question - you should be fun. Doubtful you're getting the full preout voltage on that Alpine anyway, unless you're calibrating the system at 34 out of a max. 35 volume setting.

[tsealsut2010 0]

ok cool sounds good. lol at 34. i felt freakin stupid asking but i wanted to make sure. thanks

[Eldorado 0]

That H/U is a piece of garbage

Sell it/return it and get a different model

I swear it doesnt get any louder at 23 vs 30

You can use the online specs for the MD41 in the US Amps section.

There is a sticky with all the info about each amp

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

the only stupid question is the one not asked

[tsealsut2010 0]

i really dont needa listen to the music louder than 23 anyway so im not to worried. ive had a 9851 for about a year or so n i liked it alot. i just want the mx, and a display that is more readable. so im not to worried about that.

[JimJ 11]

The MX is a poor substitute for proper EQ'ing

[tsealsut2010 0]

ya but i dont really have the money right now for even a decent eq, i will in the future though, and when that happens i will need it. i got this on the cheap and sold my old 9851 for a good price, ended up only costing me a net total of just over 30 for this one.

[Eldorado 0]

I just dont like it psrsonally

the menu layout is not easy to navigate and pro mode is a nightmare.

[CBFryman 2]

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