This is really useful information. So basically I do not need to worry about replay gain except where editing playlists from different source material?
If I use internal volume and set the slider to the top right of the screen at say 80% will I be losing bits at 16 bit playback? it sounds OK to me on first listen and certainly gives me more control on the amp. How low in percentage can I go on this slider before I start to lose bits?
I am assuming that this breadth of control at the amp is preferable to setting internal volume 100% and having less adjustment on the amp but greater volume for a lower setting (9 o clock as opposed to 10 or 11 o clock) on the passive analogue pot. Also is volume protection a sensible box to check i.e can my described settings damage tweeters if volume protection is not set?
thanks to you for your patience with a music nut who does not much enjoy computers for their own sake, my questions are probably really basic in IT terms but your help is very much appreciated.