Uriel41
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Dear Head-Fiers
I've got a minor issue with my Fidelio X2s, O2 ODAC and the inbuilt amp section of my PC's motherboard (chain: PC > O2 ODAC > X2). I'll try to explain the problem as best I can:
So after extensive testing, I figured that I get the best sound out of my system if I maximize windows volume and leave the O2 ODAC knob at a fraction past 6 o'clock (minimization). However, due to high sensitivity and low impedance of my X2s, I can now no longer control the volume with the amp's knob the way i'd like to if I maximize windows volume. The knob is now too sensitive, even pushing towards 7 o'clock might be too lound, depending on my mood.
Thus in a nutshell, I would like to maximize sound quality by maximizing windows volume and still be able to control the volume properly with the knob on my O2 ODAC. Any advice on the matter is greatly appreciated. I thought of somehow disabling the amp section of my PC's motherboard, so that the only amp is the O2. Is that possible and would that help?
Cheers,
Uriel
I've got a minor issue with my Fidelio X2s, O2 ODAC and the inbuilt amp section of my PC's motherboard (chain: PC > O2 ODAC > X2). I'll try to explain the problem as best I can:
So after extensive testing, I figured that I get the best sound out of my system if I maximize windows volume and leave the O2 ODAC knob at a fraction past 6 o'clock (minimization). However, due to high sensitivity and low impedance of my X2s, I can now no longer control the volume with the amp's knob the way i'd like to if I maximize windows volume. The knob is now too sensitive, even pushing towards 7 o'clock might be too lound, depending on my mood.
Thus in a nutshell, I would like to maximize sound quality by maximizing windows volume and still be able to control the volume properly with the knob on my O2 ODAC. Any advice on the matter is greatly appreciated. I thought of somehow disabling the amp section of my PC's motherboard, so that the only amp is the O2. Is that possible and would that help?
Cheers,
Uriel