Audio Specs: Analog Heat +22dBu MK1 vs +19dBu Mk2

[nirun]

hmm. interested to hear more answers. This question has definitely been asked before:

@tebers

I try to explain, it might be not correct.

output lvl difference is 3 db, that means the volume you listen to on the mk1 is twice as loud compared to the mk2 . but the impedance on the mk2 headphone is 1,52 lower, means the signal is 1,52 times less dampend then on the mk2. at the end the lvls are the same (or almost the same) if you have the master volume full up. Knowing your impedance output of the headphone lets determine you which headphones you should use to get th ebest out of them. There are reasons why there are i.e 3 different models of BD DT 770 pro

@nectarios

Strange, I mean I would think that a higher peak level would mean more headroom so a higher signal to noise ratio than something that has a lower peak level. But then again I think these are just numbers and they may not represent the quality of the actual signal path.

The noise floor is my main gripe with the mk1…that and the burning screen edges, the resonance knob that is only useful for like 20% of its travel…and OB almost blowing my monitors whilst crashing

@v00d00ppl

Looks like it. The difference between 22 to 19 should cut the noise floor down while still keeping its character.

so is there any impact on noise floor mk2 owners who upgraded from mk1 or own both?