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Some newb questions about moode and audio hw in general - ovizii - 05-23-2024
Hi folks,
I've done some switching around of audio hw, finally went from a RPI i2s DAC to a USB DAC and also switched amps and realized I've got a few basic questions. I hope someone more experienced won't mind sharing some of their knowledge or at least some keywords or links, so I can read up on my own.
Currently this is my "audio chain":
RPI 3n+ with moode => SMSL SU-1 (USB) => RCA => 2x Fosi v3 monobloc amp
Now the point is, the monobloc amps do not have volume control. Neither does the USB DAC. This is to my liking tbh. 99% of the times I listen to music from Spotify via Spotify connect => moode the rest of the time I connect to the UPnP Client for MPD.
Now I am wondering about the volume control.
Currently, under Settings => Audio
- selected SMSL USB DAC as Output device
- Volume type: Software
- ALSA max volume is empty and not selectable
- ALSA output mode is Direct
- MPD max volume is set to 100
Currently, under Settings => Renderers => Spotify Connect => Settings
- Bitrate 320
- Format S32
- Dithering: Automatic
- Volume curve: Logarithmic
- Volume range: 99
- Initial volume: 25
- Autoplay: yes
- everything else off or untouched.
Does this look alright? Basically, connecting with Spotify Connect, I then control the volume from my phone.
I'm wondering how the "Volume type: Software" is related to the Spotify Connect renderer. If I change it to "Fixed (0dB)" will I still be able to control the volume from Spotify or does this completely disable any volume control?
Also, sometimes I connect to moode via the "UPnP Client for MPD" - is there a setting to set the initial volume (upon connect) just like for Spotify Connect?
RE: Some newb questions about moode and audio hw in general - Tim Curtis - 05-23-2024
The "Volume type" entry only applies to MPD.
Regarding initial volume, there is a section in /etc/upmpdcli.conf named "Audio control hooks" but I don't know whether any of these options could be used to set initial volume.
Code:
# Audio control hooks
# Command to run when playback is about to begin.
#onstart =
# Command to run when MPD state switches to "PLAY".
#onplay =
# Command to run when MPD state switches to "PAUSE".
#onpause =
# Command to run when MPD state switches to "STOP".
#onstop =
# Command to run when the setstandby action is called.
#onstandby =
# Use external command to manage the the sound volume (0/1).
#externalvolumecontrol =
# Command to run for reading the sound volume.
#getexternalvolume =
# Command to run to set the volume.
#onvolumechange =