Software Player volume vs DAC digital

[admii]

Dear all and Armirm,

Several topics on audio forum explain/confirm/put the question about the best method to manage the volume in our audio system when we use software player + DAC +Preamp and/or Amp.

I am a little lost and would like if it is possible for you that you write an article with factual measurements on several systems configuration to identify the best solution and clarify all advises:
We could imagine to test several configurations, ie:
- Foobar/windows/Jriver
- DAC: very good (Oppo205/Benchmark), middle and first price
- AMP: class A, Hypex

For sure it is a huge work of preparation/measurement for you but I am fully convinced that it will be very, very,..............., very useful for all Audio crazy men that we are ;-)

Thank you for your feedback, advise.

 

[twsecrest]

I say max out (75%-100%) the volume settings in the audio chain and use the amplifier at the end of the chain for volume control.