sbn;131574 Wrote: > I've read that somebody warns against this (blows speakers if volume is > set too loud etc) but then I discovered the Preamp attenuation feature, > and I guess that this will get me some extra safety, so i'm not > accidentially blowing my speakers or what? >
Yes the CEO warns against using the preamp volume control as your only form of attenuation. The preamp attenuation feature should not be thought of as a safety net. A glitch, that might cause white noise for example, would likely be at full volume and not the desired attenuated volume. Also, when using digital attenuation- less is more. When the SB is at full volume you get bit perfect audio. Digitally attenuating the signal is directly proportional to a loss of fidelity, which defeats the purpose of moving away from receivers. So if you want to go the direct to power amp route, you need an external attenuator, and judicious use of the digital volume control- knowing for serious listening the SB should be at full volume. SD staff have suggested this one (fixed) before: http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/attenuators.html , and ezkcdude uses the Endler (variable) attenuators: which you'll have to google for. Or you could buy an 'integrated' amp- which is usually L/R channel as well, but has a volume control and input selector built in. Good luck and have fun! -- Skunk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=26783 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
