ob_kook;146285 Wrote: > > Assuming that the amps (Portal Paladins) do not have the capability to > limit the gain, is there any way to do so on the SB2? Yes, in fact, there is- the preamp volume control in player settings>audio... You don't wanna use that! Don't trust the software to provide the -40db attenuation you need to protect your ears, equipment, and SNR.
ob_kook;146285 Wrote: > I saw many threads about setting jumpers on the Transporter, but I > guess this capability does not exist for the SB2, right? Right, there are no jumpers inside. You can add similar fixed attenuation though, they are called Rothwell attenuators. Being fixed, you must know the amount of attenuation you will need. I do wonder how well the software preamp attenuation relates to real world rothwell attenuators. If fairly well, then that would be a good way of telling how much attenuation (in db) to get. ob_kook;146285 Wrote: > > For the sake of simplicity, sound, and budget, I would like to avoid > getting a seperate preamp or DAC with volume control. Are there any > other elegant solutions I can check out? For the sake of simplicity and flexibility maybe you should consider the Endler attenuators*. They are variable, so rather than knowing exactly how much attenuation you need in advance, you can change it along with your listening habits. When you're listening critically you want the SB2 at full volume, but if your attenuators are fixed- then what to do when you really want to crank it? With the variable attenuator you just turn the dial a little more. ob_kook;146285 Wrote: > > If I did upgrade to a Transporter, could I then connect directly to the > amps? Yes, the jumpers are real world attenuatoin. They will protect you from the glitches and preserve the SNR. The transporter still does not guarnatee you'll be at full volume for critical listening though. Otherwise you'd have to remove the cover and change a jumper when you really want to crank it. Thus, my vote for you and your amps, not even knowing your speakers, would be for the Endler attenuators. HtH! *http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue19/endlerattenuators.htm -- Skunk ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Skunk's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=2685 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=28641 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list [email protected] http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/audiophiles
