[Heldaeus]

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Thanks for the info. I'm not using a separate amp with my computer and K5. Someone suggested turning the computer volume all the way up, and control the volume with the K5. Does that sound like the right thing to do with the setup I have?

The K5 Pro is a DAC/AMP which means it has, well, both a DAC and an AMP to process your audio. The purpose of this is to bypass the processing done by your source, i.e. your computer. Turn the volume on your computer to its maximum and leave it that way. Control the volume of your audio with the K5 Pros dial. Are you using Windows 10?

 

[mdyoung216]

The K5 Pro is a DAC/AMP which means it has, well, both a DAC and an AMP to process your audio. The purpose of this is to bypass the processing done by your source, i.e. your computer. Turn the volume on your computer to its maximum and leave it that way. Control the volume of your audio with the K5 Pros dial. Are you using Windows 10?

OK I'll crank up the computer volume and just use the K5. Thanks

 

[ahmonge]

Thanks for the info. I'm not using a separate amp with my computer and K5. Someone suggested turning the computer volume all the way up, and control the volume with the K5. Does that sound like the right thing to do with the setup I have?

That’s right, as you want to use the K5 as a preamp so the volume is controled by it. But, better than letting the computer volume to max, bypassing any operating system sound processing is the way to get the best possible sound. At least with Windows 10, I got a noticeable sound quality by doing it.

 

[Heldaeus]

But, better than letting the computer volume to max, bypassing any operating system sound processing is the way to get the best possible sound.

Even with the ASIO driver installed you still have to max out the sound device levels and I think that’s what they were referencing.

 

[ahmonge]

Even with the ASIO driver installed you still have to max out the sound device levels and I think that’s what they were referencing.

You’re right, even when using Foobar2000 with ASIO thru USB I have to max out the Foobar volume control. I was referring to the Windows master volume control, which is bypassed by this configuration and has no effect on the bitstream sent to the K5 Pro.

 

[nuxos]

If you want to have greater control over the volume knob on the K5 Pro, you could try to modify the gain by putting a negative one. I did this for my X2HR because it's low impedance and I have much more precision this way. It works on Audirvana, don't know for other softwares

 

[Maverick255]

If you want to have greater control over the volume knob on the K5 Pro, you could try to modify the gain by putting a negative one. I did this for my X2HR because it's low impedance and I have much more precision this way. It works on Audirvana, don't know for other softwares

Where i can find that function?

 

[nuxos]

It depends the application. Some have it like Audirvana, some don't. Maybe in the Windows settings or with a third application that could override

 

[Brava210]

I've found 1 unit available on Amazon UK.....

 

[Maverick255]

It depends the application. Some have it like Audirvana, some don't. Maybe in the Windows settings or with a third application that could override

I have Audirvana

 

[nuxos]

With the feature Audio units, I use Apple AUNBandEQ and there I can ajust the global gain. There is probably a similar option with the Windows version but can't say more unfortunately.

 

[Heldaeus]

Are there any known mods for the K5 Pro that improve its sound quality at all? It’s already a pretty solid device but I ask this just out of curiosity.

 

[ahmonge]

If you want to have greater control over the volume knob on the K5 Pro, you could try to modify the gain by putting a negative one. I did this for my X2HR because it's low impedance and I have much more precision this way. It works on Audirvana, don't know for other softwares

Isn’t it enough with the K5 Pro‘s three gain settings?

 

[nuxos]

Isn’t it enough with the K5 Pro‘s three gain settings?

My X2HR is only 32 ohms so the margin to control the volume is quite narrow by default even in low gain because of the power the K5 Pro provides!

It's not an issue per se, just a matter of control and adjustment you can tweak with some softwares

Most of the time I adjust between 10 and 11 o'clock, maybe until 12 but not very often

 

[FiiO Willson]

Hello Everyone
I've posted a link to the new K9Pro here, if you're interested you can comment there:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...tical-coaxial-interface.952664/#post-16116263