[PROBLEM] lowering master volume

[TheOldPresbyope]

@TheOldPresbyope

That is indeed an interesting product and seems to do exactly what I'm looking for. Are there any benefits by going this way over any software solution?

I think the first and foremost benefit is that the output level is limited no matter to the maximum possible output of the DAC reduced by the attenuation factor of the attenuators chosen.  No accidental misconfiguration of moOde/MPD/ALSA will change that.

A secondary (for me) benefit is that the attenuation is applied to the analog output so it doesn't require manipulating the bit-stream. You can search other forums for pro/con arguments about digital vs analog volume control.

Regards,
Kent