I believe this is fixed in the latest version of Ubuntu (both 13.04 and 13.10). Please reopen the bug if it isn't. Thanks!
** Changed in: alsa-driver (Ubuntu) Status: Confirmed => Fix Released -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/612125 Title: [SigmaTel STAC9228] Sound card lies about mixer dB levels To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/alsa-driver/+bug/612125/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs