# Set SGCD Volume at turn on? **URL:** \ **Category:** Preamplifiers\ **Created:** [January 8, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279 "2024-01-08T05:48:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mscardina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@mscardina](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mscardina)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 5:48am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/1 "2024-01-08T05:48:38Z")
Is there any way to have the volume of my SGCD turn on at a level different than 25? I’d really like it at 50 due to my setup. ---
**Author:** ![allan.thunes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f17d59/32.png) [@allan.thunes](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/allan.thunes)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 12:00pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/2 "2024-01-08T12:00:24Z")
Refer to the volume control section of the [GCD manual](https://www.psaudio.com/cdn/shop/files/Stellar_Gain_Cell_DAC_Manual_Rev_B_a57710c3-8a92-4bf3-924e-cfeb04c6bf69.pdf?v=7236349121664414896). If you use the blue logo to put it in standby it will return to the last volume setting. This is how mine worked. ---
**Author:** ![Paul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul/32/6_2.png) [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 12:54pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/3 "2024-01-08T12:54:35Z")
I do not believe that is an adjustment that is available. We are counting on folks “turning on” the unit through the front panel logo standby button. Using it as intended, the volume remains where you set it last. ---
**Author:** ![mscardina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@mscardina](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mscardina)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/4 "2024-01-08T17:57:13Z")
Paul, I believe mine used to do that but now when I use the button or remote to turn it on it always returns to 25. I have tried rear switch power cycling. Any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Palouse](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/palouse/32/93521_2.png) [@Palouse](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Palouse)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 6:58pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/5 "2024-01-08T18:58:53Z")
From the manual: The volume is adjusted by rotating the volume knob. The range is 0 - 100. If you are listening to playback through speakers the volume will stay where you leave it even after you power the unit off with the blue logo button. If you use headphones and the volume is set above 25, the volume will automatically reduce to 25 when the headphones are unplugged, protecting your speakers. If you power the Stellar Gain Cell DAC off using the rear power switch, once powered back on the volume will default back to 25. ---
**Author:** ![mscardina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@mscardina](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mscardina)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/6 "2024-01-08T19:17:06Z")
Palouse, that is how mine used to work but now whether I use the remote or switch it always returns to 25. Attaching headphones does switch it to 25 but I never do that. ---
**Author:** ![Paul](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/paul/32/6_2.png) [@Paul](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/Paul)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 7:42pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/7 "2024-01-08T19:42:17Z")
Really? Let me check for you. ---
**Author:** ![jamesh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jamesh/32/3871_2.png) [@jamesh](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jamesh)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/8 "2024-01-08T21:31:55Z")
Just tested a GDAC here in the office and ours behaves just like yours. It’s been years but I do believe this was a safety decision. Sadly not adjustable. If you ever sent your unit in for repair, it likely got a SW update which changed this. ---
**Author:** ![mscardina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/839c29/32.png) [@mscardina](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/mscardina)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2024, 12:08am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/9 "2024-01-09T00:08:26Z")
James, it did go in for repair last year, so that’s what must have happened. Thanks for checking as I am using it at a higher level with new speakers, I thought i’d check. ---
**Author:** ![allan.thunes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f17d59/32.png) [@allan.thunes](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/allan.thunes)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2024, 2:54am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/10 "2024-01-09T02:54:41Z")
Hi James. It’s not a big deal but would please confirm what happens if the volume is below 25 when going into standby? Mine was in for repair last Mar. I didn’t notice any difference but I routinely turn the volume to 0 before going into standby. It would only reset to 25 after unplugging or turning off the main. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![jamesh](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forum.psaudio.com/jamesh/32/3871_2.png) [@jamesh](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/jamesh)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2024, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/11 "2024-01-09T18:36:43Z")
Just tested and when it’s set to 0, put in standby, it wakes up at 0. Essentially everything under 25 stays there upon wake up and everything above goes back down to 25 upon wake up. ---
**Author:** ![allan.thunes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f17d59/32.png) [@allan.thunes](https://forum.psaudio.com/u/allan.thunes)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2024, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.psaudio.com/t/set-sgcd-volume-at-turn-on/36279/12 "2024-01-10T04:35:04Z")
Thank you James. I appreciate it.