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Psychological effects of volume control

I just bought a new DAC and found the volume control on my preamp has to be boosted way beyond my normal settings in order for me to reach an acceptable level of sound.
Although there is no distortion or clipping in the amplifier, I somehow feel the sound is compromised even though objectively I know it is much better than before, as the DAC is far better quality than the old one. It’s just my reaction to boosting that volume control.
Does anyone else have this type of neurotic reaction to changes?
rvpiano

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rvpiano OP
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I think my problem is just getting used to the new parameters.
Instead of  “normal” being about 9 o’clock  on the dial, it’s now at 11.
Still far below the maximum volume setting.
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rvpiano OP
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Very interesting.

I feel foolish for my previous concerns.
The DAC is bringing everything wonderfully to life now that I’ve discovered the proper volume adjustment!
Much better in so many ways than the Theta I was using.
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