If you're connecting to a DAC, the only way to reduce the volume from the Squeezebox Controller (SC) is to rescale the digital word values seen by the DAC. You lose 1 bit of resolution for approximately every 6dB of volume reduction. You might not notice a difference for only a few bits, but I haven't tested this theory.
Volume Control thru Duet remote or Preamp remote?
I have a Logitech Duet connected to a DAC to a preamp. Should I turn up the volume on the Duet to maximum and control the volume through the preamp remote or just control the volume through the Duet remote. I am asking because I have heard some people say that if you use the Duet remote you drop bits. That argument doesnt make sense to me.
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Just a followup: it might be possible to convert streams to 24-bit in SqueezeCenter. Then you have 48dB of volume to play with before losing resolution becomes an issue. http://www.alekz.net/archives/86/comment-page-1 I'm not going to worry about it, since I never use the controller volume for serious listening. |