From a user perspective, I don't find the current volume control satisfactory as a complete solution. It always takes some seconds to load when I load the control interface, and that becomes cumbersome if changing volume a lot. It's fine for ego listening if one just puts on an album and keeps the volume, but for playlists, multiple users etc, it doesn't quite cut it IMO.
Right now I get by with it, as it's only me using it and I have one source only (Spotify and Qobuz) where I can fine tune the volume from within their apps. But for any living room setup with multiple sources and users I would recommend using some preamp with a remote, digital out and good digital attenuation. Yamaha WXC-50 with its digital out should work fine for example.
Right now I get by with it, as it's only me using it and I have one source only (Spotify and Qobuz) where I can fine tune the volume from within their apps. But for any living room setup with multiple sources and users I would recommend using some preamp with a remote, digital out and good digital attenuation. Yamaha WXC-50 with its digital out should work fine for example.