Mdac plus volume query confused!

[terrys99]

I have just purchased the mdac plus.

The default volume is -40.
Way too low.
Should I increase volume on the dac. Or the amp.

Some say increase on the dac, others have told me increase on amp to avoid distortion.

Confused.

[scotty38]

Isn't full volume on the DAC equivalent to a "normal" line out? I have the Project Pre S2 now but I thought the MDAC (when I had one) had the option of a fixed line level out anyway so that the volume made no difference.

[terrys99]

I have the mdac plus connected to cxa amp.
Iam using xlr.
I have a choice , XOR out or rca out.

Cannot disable preamp mode. There are no options

[bosa]

The Mdac (not the plus) has the choice of disabling the volume at 0db (which I do) or using the adjustable volume which presumably starts at a low volume level. Is the Plus the same?

[scotty38]

Ah ok fair enough. On my Pre S2 there isn’t a fixed line out either so setting the volume at 0dB, ie no attenuation, is what’s advised for line out.

[terrys99]

Fixed it guys.
God knows why I didn’t see it.

Theres a setting say. Volume adjustment. Changed it to 0db 2.2vrms.
Put the dac in fixed mode.
I feel like an idiot.
Thanx again guys

[scotty38]

Glad it’s sorted