zigo
Head-Fier
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Hi
when my source is computer I plug directly the headphone in the analog output of an RME digi 96/8 PAD ( ~9,5V, 75 Ohm) and I use the software fader to regulate the volume.
But I read that attenuate the volume using software degrades the signal reducing the bits.
My can is 40 Ohm.
I was thinking to a passive potentiometer (attenuator) to put between the output and the headphone and use the maximum output volume of RME, because in this way the signal doesn't suffer degradation.
But I don't think that usual stereo potentiometer can work correctly, because they are kOhms impedance (20...100 or more).
Am I right?
My purpose is to have a very good signal, then I'm looking for a very good solution, not objects who downgrade the sound. And I don't want to use preamplifiers or amplifiers, because I want that the signal remains original.
What can I use?
TIA
Rob
when my source is computer I plug directly the headphone in the analog output of an RME digi 96/8 PAD ( ~9,5V, 75 Ohm) and I use the software fader to regulate the volume.
But I read that attenuate the volume using software degrades the signal reducing the bits.
My can is 40 Ohm.
I was thinking to a passive potentiometer (attenuator) to put between the output and the headphone and use the maximum output volume of RME, because in this way the signal doesn't suffer degradation.
But I don't think that usual stereo potentiometer can work correctly, because they are kOhms impedance (20...100 or more).
Am I right?
My purpose is to have a very good signal, then I'm looking for a very good solution, not objects who downgrade the sound. And I don't want to use preamplifiers or amplifiers, because I want that the signal remains original.
What can I use?
TIA
Rob