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"What can be tolerated"

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13th Duke of Wymbourne

In Reply to: RE: Modern (bit) lossless digital volume control posted by rogerh113 on April 14, 2025 at 07:50:38

Volume control works well in the digital domain, especially if you optimize system gain to work at the top end of its range. I know it is easy to assume price equals quality in the audiophile world so be reassured there are audio companies who will charge a lot for their implementation of digital volume control.

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RE: "What can be tolerated" - rogerh113 09:03:46 04/14/25 (1)
I am sure that the control of volume works well in digital volume control, it is the fidelity of the signal I am commenting on. I am making the assumption that signal fidelity is important.

When the signal goes into the digital volume control, it is digitized, processed, and reconverted to analog no matter what the volume setting is. Back to the fidelity of the digital volume control.

I think it is fine if people want to use a digital volume control. Just be aware of what it is and how it works. Everyone has their priorities and listening preferences.
- RE: "What can be tolerated" - 13th Duke of Wymbourne 13:07:23 04/14/25 (0)
  With regards to fidelity, if the signal is already in the digital domain then a properly implemented digital volume control should equal, or better, any method of volume control once the signal is converted back to analog. Of course, YMMV, and comparisons would be necessary just don't throw the baby out before the bath.
  
  And if you're purely analog, there is a whole host of imperfections to deal with so volume control is the least of your worries:)

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