[slim] Re: SB volume, why is it so loud? (i did a search already)

2006-02-06 Thread ceejay
beatdownvictim Wrote: Hi all, i just got my SB to work today, and i was wondering why the heck it's so bloody loud?!? Anyway, I'm using the SB's volume control into my amp (analogue connection). Anyway, When i open up slimserver, it shows volume 1-11. On my SB, it shows 1-40. I tried

[slim] Re: SB volume, why is it so loud? (i did a search already)

2006-02-06 Thread Skunk
beatdownvictim Wrote: I tried doing a search, but i can't even begin to think what to search. Can someone help a noob out? Thanks all! I'm going to assume you're not an 'audiophile' because of where you posted this, but depending on what kind of amp you're using you may want to

[slim] Re: SB volume, why is it so loud? (i did a search already)

2006-02-06 Thread fairyliquidizer
Mine sounds fine volume wise about the same as my CD. beatdownvictim Wrote: i was wondering why the heck it's so bloody loud?!? Anyway, I'm using the SB's volume control into my amp (analogue connection). Anyway, When i open up slimserver, it shows volume 1-11. On my SB, it shows 1-40.

[slim] Re: SB volume, why is it so loud? (i did a search already)

2006-02-06 Thread nicketynick
I knew somebody would chip in with the 'Spinal Tap' reference! -- nicketynick Wireless SB3, Denon DRA-F101, Mission M31 loudspeakers WinXP SP2 Slimserver, SMC WBR14g router nicketynick's Profile:

[slim] Re: SB volume, why is it so loud? (i did a search already)

2006-02-06 Thread fairyliquidizer
I couldn't resist! If 11 is loud, how loud is 40 going to be! It'll rock! -- fairyliquidizer fairyliquidizer's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3678 View this thread:

[slim] Re: SB volume, why is it so loud? (i did a search already)

2006-02-06 Thread Skunk
Ceejay, I hope my post didn't come off as an attempt to supersede your advice. I'm sure that works perfectly for almost everyone. I do wonder, though, if the attenuation set in 'server settings' is relatively the same as lowering the volume on the player, if that makes any sense. Another way of

[slim] Re: SB volume, why is it so loud? (i did a search already)

2006-02-06 Thread beatdownvictim
Thanks for the help guys! really appreciate it! now, i can listen when i go to sleep! ah excellent! Damn, i forgot to list my system, it would have helped a bit :o Modest, but good enough for my room Amp: Teac Al-700p (VR modified) Source: SB (ha) Speakers: Omega A8 clones Cabling: