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Toslink/iTunes into DAC, Why not use iTunes volume

Hi, I have am using iTunes > Airport Expresss > toslink > tube DAC/pre. There is no remote for my preamp/DAC. I have switched off the equalizer, crossfade, etc on iTunes.

It sounds the same to me if, as everyone suggests, you turn the iTunes volume to full and use the preamp volume control or simply control the volume with iTUnes (since I don't have a remote with my preamp). I find it really convenient to use the volume control on iTunes.

Does using the volume control on my iTunes negate the DAC in my preamp?

I assume since I use a toslink out of my Airport express, it bypasses the AEx DAC.

Has anyone used a jitter reducer, like a Monarchy DIP with such a setup? Is it worth it?

It sounds good to me with the way I have it now, just curious if it could be better and gleaning from the experience of others ..Thanks in advance.
elf73

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elf73 OP
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Hi, that's what I'm wondering about. Does using the iTunes volume control "negate" or result in the bypass of your "expensive" separate/wunder DAC?

I'm not a technical guy, but I can't see how that can be. Thanks for the response though Gmood.

What do you mean "increase" the output of music... like volume?
elf73 OP
104 posts
 
Thanks for the explanation.

I don't have a X-DAC (that's Musical Fidelity right). I have a Monarchy M24. Not sure if it upsamples. It doesn't have a remote unfortunately, and I have a roommate that works nights....

It sounds good to my ears right now. Convenience vs sound quality. I am getting a glass toslink cable (VanDenHul Optocoupler). See if that makes a difference on jitter.
elf73 OP
104 posts
 
Thanks for the link Xenithon...appreciate it.
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