Optimal player settings and setup

[timequest]

Rather than go off topic and hijack someone else’s thread, I am starting this one based on the today’s thread titled, “Is Slim Server Bit Perfect?” I was not aware of the “optimal” settings that were discussed in that tread. Are there any other recommended settings that the Audiophile Community here is using or recommends? Based on the aforementioned thread, I have reset my player to turn off crossfading features and set the digital volume to 100%. Any other recommendations will be appreciated.

Thanks -

[Phil Leigh]

Rather than go off topic and hijack someone else’s thread, I am starting this one based on the today’s thread titled, “Is Slim Server Bit Perfect?” I was not aware of the “optimal” settings that were discussed in that tread. Are there any other recommended settings that the Audiophile Community here is using or recommends? Based on the aforementioned thread, I have reset my player to turn off crossfading features and set the digital volume to 100%. Any other recommendations will be appreciated.

Thanks -

what SB device? are you using an external DAC?

[timequest]

Using Duet with external DAC -flac files only; software is 7.33

Thanks

[Phil Leigh]

Using Duet with external DAC -flac files only; software is 7.33

Thanks

Under Settings - Player - Audio do you have a "Preamp Volume Control"? - if so, set it to 63.

[audio53]

Under Settings - Player - Audio do you have a "Preamp Volume Control"? - if so, set it to 63.

Hi Phil,

Would you explain this one a little more? When I look at the description for "Preamp Volume Control" is says it applies only to the analog outs. Like the OP, I am using an external DAC and FLAC files (but with a SB3) so I'm not sure I understand why something that affects only the analog outs is relevant.

Thanks.

[Phil Leigh]

Hi Phil,

Would you explain this one a little more? When I look at the description for "Preamp Volume Control" is says it applies only to the analog outs. Like the OP, I am using an external DAC and FLAC files (but with a SB3) so I'm not sure I understand why something that affects only the analog outs is relevant.

Thanks.

The theory is that by effectively muting the analogue outputs it will minimise any "contribution" that the analogue circuitry makes to the digital replay chain. I stress the word "theory".

As I cautioned the OP, I remain unconvinced that any of these settings impact what one actually hears... (apart from using the digital volume control at low levels).

[Deaf Cat]

ermm...may be worth a quick look?
http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=37811

[timequest]

Under Settings - Player - Audio do you have a "Preamp Volume Control"? - if so, set it to 63.

63? Setting the player's Preamp Volume Control to 63 will mute the analog outputs? I'll try it, but why 63?

[Phil Leigh]

63? Setting the player's Preamp Volume Control to 63 will mute the analog outputs? I'll try it, but why 63?

It's the max attenuation you can set. The range for that setting is 0-63.
Presumably it's an 8-bit variable.