Interesting. How are you accessing this command? Do you have the player hooked up to a TV screen? Like you, I've had the player since new and haven't futzed with anything since I set it up initially; without a TV, IIRC. There seems to be no access to the menus on the front panel screen..
Sony DVP-9000es Audio ATT enuation
I know there aren't as many of these around anymore, but has anyone with a Sony DVP-9000es tried using the Audio attenuation feature?
I had purchased my unit new, so I have had it for quite a few years.....
Some overcooked CD's seemed to crackle/distort at high outputs. I was never 100% sure if it was just the CD or if the player was putting out too much for my preamp.
I finally looked at the manual and realized there is an Audio Attenuation feature.
It is making such a difference to the SACD/CD sound in my system.
I haven't checked a lot of discs to see if it is reducing the clipping because I have been caught A/B'ing a few discs due to quite a difference in the presentation.
With the audio attenuated, sound is much more relaxed. Clearer highs and more natural voices/timbers. The standard output is a bit more aggressive and forward and seems to have better timing/drive....though a definitely less overall feeling of being there.
If you own a 9000es though, you have to listen to the differences it makes. Almost akin to Triode vs. Tetrode.
Have fun!