Hey guys,
im new to this forum but i already read tons of reviews here and bought my new setup according to amirm's recommendations consisting of a Topping D10 and JDS Atom Amp (for my DT-1990 Pro Headphones).
However i still have some question which i found no answer to (there are probably tons of threads about it but i couldnt find them, sry!)
1. Everyone says an Amp such as the Atom needs a DAC with an output level of 2Vrms such as the D10 have. But these 2Vrms are only generated if i play 0dBFS Material.
So my question is: If i use "standard" sources like Spotify (or any other streaming service), Netflix, Youtube and Games i will never reach those 2Vrms since they dont play 0dBFS material. Will this be an issue or is this totally fine and people are only reffering to the maximum output part as a reference? Is there any way to artificialy increase those sources or is it even desirable?
2. Well i found some answers to this question but i still gonna ask: Is there any "appropriate" way to regulate the volume digitaly with my setup?
Most people say its best to set the DAC @100% volume and use the Amp to control the volume.
Im just a bit concerned if the volume knob will last very long if i constantly adjust the volume to my sources...
Would it also be ok to set the DAC at say 60-80% volume and andjust it up and down according to my source? Or would this significantly increase distortion etc? Also regarding Question No.1 since the output voltage will be even lower.
The reason i didnt go for the DX3 Pro is because many people claim that they have huge quality issues and since i dont want to spend that much money (at least for me, i know there are much much more expensive ones out there) every couple of years i went for the (hopefully) longer lasting (and more powerfull) D10+Atom combo.
sry for the rather long post...
thank you for your time!
im new to this forum but i already read tons of reviews here and bought my new setup according to amirm's recommendations consisting of a Topping D10 and JDS Atom Amp (for my DT-1990 Pro Headphones).
However i still have some question which i found no answer to (there are probably tons of threads about it but i couldnt find them, sry!)
1. Everyone says an Amp such as the Atom needs a DAC with an output level of 2Vrms such as the D10 have. But these 2Vrms are only generated if i play 0dBFS Material.
So my question is: If i use "standard" sources like Spotify (or any other streaming service), Netflix, Youtube and Games i will never reach those 2Vrms since they dont play 0dBFS material. Will this be an issue or is this totally fine and people are only reffering to the maximum output part as a reference? Is there any way to artificialy increase those sources or is it even desirable?
2. Well i found some answers to this question but i still gonna ask: Is there any "appropriate" way to regulate the volume digitaly with my setup?
Most people say its best to set the DAC @100% volume and use the Amp to control the volume.
Im just a bit concerned if the volume knob will last very long if i constantly adjust the volume to my sources...
Would it also be ok to set the DAC at say 60-80% volume and andjust it up and down according to my source? Or would this significantly increase distortion etc? Also regarding Question No.1 since the output voltage will be even lower.
The reason i didnt go for the DX3 Pro is because many people claim that they have huge quality issues and since i dont want to spend that much money (at least for me, i know there are much much more expensive ones out there) every couple of years i went for the (hopefully) longer lasting (and more powerfull) D10+Atom combo.
sry for the rather long post...
thank you for your time!