Need recommendation for Amarra sQ Gain Fader

I agree I use my DAC as a pre amp - So far I am playing with the slider usually between -10 to -8

I just recently started using sQ and find their volume control works quite well, but like you, I would not implement it in the way Sonic Studio recommends. No. Nada.

Since there were no responses to my Amarra sQ question, I asked Sonic Studio. Their response was:

"We recommend having your device volume set to full and then use the Amarra sQ Gain slider to adjust overall volume. Amarra sQ initially launches at about -20dB to help protect against any damage as you will have your device system volume at full. Adjust the Amarra sQ Gain slider until you are seeing the meters just going into the yellow, or adjust to a volume that is comfortable for your listening pleasure".

I do not feel comfortable turning my volume control to full and controlling the volume via the Amarra sQ gain fader. I always turn my amplifier volume control to low and increase it as needed when playing music. This ensures me that I do not accidentally blow out my speakers.

Does any one have any comments?