Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-06-06 Thread Skunk
BigTony;309307 Wrote: Sorry, maybe i didn't make myself clear . My SB3 is connected to an eexternal DAC, and including settings i have 'digital output fixed', but if i use the remote control the volume changes. I noticed this because one day there was no sound, and it turned out to have

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-06-05 Thread BigTony
Thought i'd pop an aditional question in here. I have digital out on my SB3, i have set 'fixed output' but if i use the remote i can change the volume? An i doing something wrong, or is working 'fixed'? Cheers BT -- BigTony We're Only In It For The Music! www.zappateers.com

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-31 Thread melomaniac
peterw;306890 Wrote: Even with the remote control keys re-mapped, you could still change the volume with the Web interface this is my preferred way too. I actually doubted the health of my amp after someone changed the vol setting on my sb3. it sounded substantially different (not just

[SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread tank121
Did originally post on begginers but no replies so here goes - Should the sb3 volume always be set at 100% for best sound quality ? I am feeding my Arcam Alpha 7 using RCA connections - feeding Wharfdale Diamonds 9.1 on Custom Design stands. Would Tacima 6 Way Mains Conditioner improve sound

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread kh6idf
Set it to fixed volume level unless that is too high. In some cases a reduced setting will sound better if the fixed/100% level is overdriving the preamp input. I have mine set to 91%. -- kh6idf kh6idf's Profile:

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread tank121
Is there an actual setting in squeezecenter for fixed ? -- tank121 tank121's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=17169 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=48290

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread Skunk
The fixed settings is for the digital output, not analog. If you want fixed volume for analog then set it to max and disable replay gain. The settings are in SettingsPlayersAudio. -- Skunk http://www.last.fm/user/TheSkunk/

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread Skunk
It looks like there is a 'direct' mode on your amp to avoid bass/treble/balance controls, which might be worth trying if you're after improved SQ. http://www.arcam.co.uk/downloads/support%20faq%20matrix/OLD%20HANDBOOKS%20PAGE/HBOOKS/ALPHA%207%208%208P%20HANDBOOK.pdf -- Skunk

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread chill
tank121;306795 Wrote: Is there an actual setting in squeezecenter for fixed ? Not as such, but there is a way to remap the remote keys so that the volume keys are ignored. I've done that on my own setup to ensure that the volume going to the preamp is always 100%, and so that the volume can

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread arge
I have a SB3 connected to balanced active crossover. In my case the active pre-amp (which is also a RCA to balanced converter) is a must (pro gear is not well driven by RCA outputs). In my case was impossible to set the volume right without a powered pre amp. The CDs recording level are all

Re: [SlimDevices: Audiophiles] SB3 Volume setting

2008-05-30 Thread peterw
chill;306841 Wrote: Not as such, but there is a way to remap the remote keys so that the volume keys are ignored. I've done that on my own setup to ensure that the volume going to the preamp is always 100%, and so that the volume can only be controlled via the preamp. Regardless of sound