twsmith
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I just received a GS-X (fantastic amp) and am presently using the XLR output from my DAC1 USB for balanced operation. I would like to know how best to configure the DAC1 XLR output to match the GS-X. Presently I'm using the DAC1 factory settings with XLR output jumpers set to -20 db attenuation in "calibrated" mode and the GS-X set to "medium" gain. I find that this sounds very nice but I'm not having good control over the volume with too large a jump between levels on the DACT volume control. I tried using the "low" gain setting on the GSX, which gives better control over the volume (more steps) but now the sound seems not quite as full-bodied and detailed. I've read that changing the DAC1 XLR jumpers to O db (no attenuation) results in much better sound from the DAC. My question then is how this would affect the GS-X -- will the increased XLR output overload the amp, or will the "low" gain setting offset the higher output and still give me both good control over the volume and optimal sound quality?
This is not a trivial question since I will need to open the DAC1 chassis (makes me a little nervous) to change the XLR output attenuation jumpers. Any recommendations from other DAC1 USB / GS-X users would be most appreciated.
thanks
This is not a trivial question since I will need to open the DAC1 chassis (makes me a little nervous) to change the XLR output attenuation jumpers. Any recommendations from other DAC1 USB / GS-X users would be most appreciated.
thanks