Settings for my new Directstream DAC

[vkennedy61]

@audiojan

I’ve found with the latest software, setting the DSS to fixed output volume 93 results in the best sound quality.

I think this is very dependent if you are using a Pre. If your Pre has a sweet spot, like the BHK Pre does, then there’s going to be some sort of compromise. There’s a discussion about this going on over here:

BHK preamp volume at 53 and above sound better?

Couple things I’ve noticed with the volume settings on the BHK preamp. There seems to be a bigger jump in loudness going from 52 to 53, and above, then before you reach 53. Also, and maybe this is just my imagination, there seems to be a small difference in sound quality as well, once you reach 53. Everything seems to pop more at 53 and above. Subtle sounds that you can barely hear below 53, come to life, once the volume is set above 52. Anyone else notice this phenomena?