active/passive inputs

[McGroovin']

I'm using a Hartke 3500a head. It has active and passive inputs. The active would just lowers the decibels, right? Am I correct in assuming this?

 

[mjolnir]

Yup, active inputs are (generally speaking) basically just regular inputs with a 10-12db pad.

 

[figuredbass]

Yup, active inputs are (generally speaking) basically just regular inputs with a 10-12db pad.

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