JJZolx Wrote: > Theoretically, is there a difference in the s/pdif out between when the > server setting is fixed volume and when it's variable, but set at the > maximum level? > > I use the Squeezebox2 with an external DAC and often listen to the > system from my home office, which is in a partly-enclosed alcove off of > my living room. For background listening like this, it's convenient to > be able to control the volume, but for serious listening I fix the > volume. I find that it's not very convenient to switch between the two > settings. I'll admit, though, I haven't really noticed a sonic > difference.
It's the same data (you can verify correct passthrough using a DTS track). In fact it bypasses the multiply function altogether when gain is unity in either case. -- seanadams _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
