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I have a pair of BL8000 connected to a non-BO TV using the TV's TOSLINK via a D/A-converter with optical input and RCA-output. The problem now is that I can't adjust the volume. The volume control for the TV apparently has no effect on the signal sent via TOS-link.
Interestingly enough, this "default volume" I get is loud, but not the max volume the speakers can produce, so it is still listenable without earplugs (although I wouldn't want to watch a full movie at this sound level).
Anyway, what device do I need to be able to adjust the volume somewhere in this chain?
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Hmm, you don't know if there exist at "box" with TOSLINK in and out that allows me to manipulate the volume of the TOSLINK signal?
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A purely digital preamp? Does it exist? Should be possible to achieve in software.
lg: A purely digital preamp? Does it exist? Should be possible to achieve in software.
Whilst it is possible to adjust the digital levels in software (computers with digital outputs commonly do this) it is not desirable to do so as this also results in a loss of resolution / dynamic range in the process.
A line level pre-amp between the output of your DAC and the speakers, or a pre-amp with a TOSLINK input (instead of your current DAC) would be the preferred options.
Martin.
riverstyx: Whilst it is possible to adjust the digital levels in software (computers with digital outputs commonly do this) it is not desirable to do so as this also results in a loss of resolution / dynamic range in the process.
riverstyx: A line level pre-amp between the output of your DAC and the speakers, or a pre-amp with a TOSLINK input (instead of your current DAC) would be the preferred options. Martin.
Any simple you can recommend?
Regards