darrenyeats wrote: > Clive, it's -30dB (volume 40) where it becomes bit imperfect with 16 bit > data. And I regularly listen at less than this level. Also I have 24 bit > recordings for which it's always bit imperfect. > > A usable range and being source-agnostic are reasonable things for which > to ask. This is why the correct way to do digital volume control is with > dither. I wasn't trying to diss your efforts - just pointing out that for the majority of typical users it's not really beneficial. I think that your personal scenario (low level listening, lots of 24 bit sources) is quite unusual.
Slightly off topic: if you are routinely doing critical listening at levels below -30dB, could it be that your gain staging is out? (I also sometimes put stuff on at very low levels in the background, but can't say that I ever *listen* at such levels. When I want to really enjoy my music, the volume on the Transporter is typically 80 or higher). Transporter -> ATC SCM100A ------------------------------------------------------------------------ cliveb's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=348 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=104629 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
