Fixed volume bit perfect

musickid · July 25, 2019, 2:54am

i get a lossless signal path with fixed volume. do the other volume settings dsp/device therefore compromise the lossless signal path? am i right in thinking fixed volume adds or takes nothing away from the music file hence ensuring a purple lossless signal path? thanks to all.

Speed_Racer · July 25, 2019, 5:07am

It can’t be “bit perfect” if the volume level has been adjusted.

musickid · July 25, 2019, 5:24am

so fixed volume is the only way to ensure a bit perfect signal when compared to the other 2 options?

Speed_Racer · July 25, 2019, 5:34am

Yes.

I stopped using volume leveling because it negatively impacted the sound quality I was getting. I am much happier now with volume leveling off even though I sometimes have to grab the remote and adjust the volume up or down.

evand · July 25, 2019, 7:24am

Yes, if you don’t want to do it in the digital domain use a preamplifier.

Martin_Webster · July 25, 2019, 9:31am

Depending on your device, Device Volume may be okay too. Roon passes volume commands to your device via the device’s driver. For example, some DACs have hardware volume controls in the analogue stage, so you still get a bit perfect signal (as indicated in Roon.)