[Cynx]

Saw a thread on superuser about which volume to adjust. Thought you guys might like it.
http://superuser.com/questions/492281/from-a-quality-perspective-what-is-better-turning-volume-up-in-the-software-i

 

[xnor]

I'd like to add that turning the volume down in the OS doesn't automatically mean it's a digital volume control. It depends on the sound card / audio interface.