Volume Levels through the Vision Box

Hi,
Has anyone noticed a reduced volume level when watching tv through the Vision Box ?
It's fine when I connect the tv directly through the aerial, but as soon as I try to watch via the box, I find that I need to increase the volume level on the tv to such an extent that I can hear the amplifier humming during quiet passages.
Any ideas ?

Agreed it is a pain but we are stuck with it for now.
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