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What volume to set Dac to Amp?

Fregly

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I have the volume set to max on my Topping Dx3pro going into an Atom amp. Is this the right setting?
 

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Set the Atom at the max level and low gain.
Then adjust volume on Dx3Pro slightly louder than the max. loudness you want to reach.
From then on use the volpot of the Atom.
This way you get optimal volpot adjustment range.
 

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I have the volume set to max on my Topping Dx3pro going into an Atom amp. Is this the right setting?
Yes, you want to control volume using the last device (Atom) in the audio train.
But max out the signal, with other devices before the Atom.
As you wan to send as strong a signal as possible to the Atom.
Why not just plug your headphones directly into the DX3 Pro?
 
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Fregly

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Yes, you want to control volume using the last device (Atom) in the audio train.
But max out the signal, with other devices before the Atom.
As you wan to send as strong a signal as possible to the Atom.
Why not just plug your headphones directly into the DX3 Pro?

JDS had a b-stock Atom for $89, and I couldn't stop myself. (Yes the amp in the Topping is very good.)
 
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