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Which of the 2 would give me better sound quality out of the 2. I do understand that outputting a 16 bit source over a 24 or 32 bit DAC does give us the space to simply add an attenuation factor to the data. Now I have the option of always being able to adjust a physical dial on the audio interface to control the volume of my headphone output.
Hardware vs software volume control in a DAC Can someone explain the difference between software and hardware volume control in a DAC in combination with PCP.
I do understand that outputting a 16 bit source over a 24 or 32 bit DAC does give us the space to simply add an attenuation factor to the data. For example when iTunes is used with AudioQuests DragonFly Red and Black DACs the company recommends setting the software volume control to 100 and then using the computers main system volume adjustment to set levels. I do understand that outputting a 16 bit source over a 24 or 32 bit DAC does give us the space to simply add an attenuation factor to the data. Hardware vs software volume control in a DAC Can someone explain the difference between software and hardware volume control in a DAC in combination with PCP.