So beforehand let me say i know the answer is nuanced and changes from device to device etc.

Basically if i have an output device and input device with independet volume controls, how do i best balance them for optimal sound quality?

In my case talking about a Samsung Galaxy Smartphone using Poweramp to send music via Chromecast to my Denon receiver. (DVC is disabled)

Or alternatively, what volume level do i set in Poweramp to send the original volume file over to the output device? Right now i’ve settled on using 80% on my phone and adjusting the volume on my Receiver.

I’m even just looking for a general “scientific” discussion or article about the topic since google is anything but helpful.

  • izeek11BEnglish
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    10 months ago

    using a phone as a streamer, ive always turned its volume to 100 and used my preamp for volume contol.

    these days, i streamer from a wiim mini going optical into my preamp. its gain is set at 100.

    i didnt seem to like the effects of using the phone or app as volume control. something like 80% gain, then trying to get max signal out from the preamp.

    100% at the source doesn’t overdrive my amps.