Marantz CD400B output level

[63909]

Hi All,
second request, is there any way top increase the signal output of the 400B? for the moment I have it going into a SQD2020 via the Discrete inputs and the volume output of this union is pretty low. Its all there - very clear and all that - just a bit on the low side.
Many Thanks
Joe

 

[Quadwreck]

I don't have the answer you're looking for, but my Marantz 400B has output that matches line-level output on other devices. You may have something failing inside.

 

[63909]

Thanks for your reply, I'll check that out.

 

[Doug G.]

Yes, what's needed is to check the CD400B to see if it's output meets its specifications. Does that Sony have variable input level on it's inputs? The SQD 2050 does.

Doug

 

[par4ken]

The SQD 2020 has an input level control on the back but that is only for the stereo input. Nothing for the discrete quad input.

The rear output has two sets of jacks one low level the other high level.

I assume that both the front and back sound low. The comment that "Its all there - very clear and all that - just a bit on the low side" makes me wonder if there is an actual problem at all. It might be just that the decoder's stereo input is set too high? By turning it down you should be able to make the two levels better match.