Question:
My setup is as follows:
(1) SMSL M500 DAC --> Liquid Spark --> beyerdynamic Amiron home; and
(2) SMSL M500 DAC --> Liquid Spark --> KEF Eggs
I tend to listen at very low to mid-level volumes (on both headphones and the speakers). I have just started experimenting with the "gain switch" "gain button" on the Liquid Spark. Is this the same thing as a "loudness button"? The manual is a bit unclear on the effect except to say that the gain is either 3x or 6x depending on whether the switch is engaged.
Basically, without wading too far into the loudness button debate, I am wondering if the gain button would have a similar effect in either or both of setups 1 and 2; i.e., boosting the lower and mid frequencies for low volume listening.