Soundhound,

Sure, and since we don't have liquid nitrogen cooling, then there is going to be some input voltage (from and analog input) that will provide optimum S/N and dynamic range from the A/D conversion. The question is - what is that maximum voltage?

As to an AGC, I've been wondering about all the hiss issues which seem to be somewhat associated with analog inputs (if I've read correctly)? An AGC process boosting low voltage analog inputs could account for some increase in noise - but as you note, who knows?

Time maybe to ask the Outlaws?

John