Headphone Jack fixed volume issue

[stalefish_43]

Hey all,

Not sure if this has been asked or if I can’t figure it out in the settings. I have a WiiM Ultra running into a Yamaha AS501 integrated amp. I use the fixed volume setting on the WiiM and use the volume control on my amp to control volume to my passive speakers. I tried the headphone jack today and had to turn off the fixed volume through settings to control the volume in the headphones. Is there any way that once I plug in headphones the Ultra recognizes and turns off the fixed volume?

 

[onlyoneme]

Nothing like that is currently implemented.

 

[Mr Ee]

I'm hoping this fix is on their list, I raised it quite a few weeks back.

 

[Burnside]

Not sure if this has been asked or if I can’t figure it out in the settings. I have a WiiM Ultra running into a Yamaha AS501 integrated amp. I use the fixed volume setting on the WiiM and use the volume control on my amp to control volume to my passive speakers. I tried the headphone jack today and had to turn off the fixed volume through settings to control the volume in the headphones. Is there any way that once I plug in headphones the Ultra recognizes and turns off the fixed volume?

Why have you copied and pasted the opening post?

 

[Yoku-San]

Is there any difference in sound quality if one uses volume at 100% (non-fixed) vs. Fixed volume output?

 

[Mr Ee]

Is there any difference in sound quality if one uses volume at 100% (non-fixed) vs. Fixed volume output?

This has been asked a few times over the last year or (almost) two, and iirc, 100% non-fixed still allowed mqa to work => bit perfect => no difference.
Of course, I could be wrong, but I suspect even it it wasn't still bit perfect one probably wouldn't be able to tell.

 

[Yoku-San]

Well then the OP can just leave fixed output switched off and manually use the volume control to switch between acceptable loudness for headphones and the 100% for his Amp.

 

[stalefish_43]

Well then the OP can just leave fixed output switched off and manually use the volume control to switch between acceptable loudness for headphones and the 100% for his Amp.

I have other family members that may not realize and crank both dials to 100….not something I want my speakers to suffer lol

 

[harkpabst]

I have other family members that may not realize and crank both dials to 100….not something I want my speakers to suffer lol

That's nothing that could be avoided by fixed volume being disabled automatically, is it?

You could set a volume limit on the WiiM Ultra ... or educate the family. Chose the right punishment.

 

[hippyeverafter]

Took a delivery of an Ultra today and after setup was surprised the headphone out does not have an independent volume control. I am sure this will be rectified soon, hopefully. Have the Ultra connected via fixed output to a pair of KEF LSXII powered speakers as there will be times I will only be using the KEF LSXII independently. In the meantime will use the remote voice control to set the volume to about 20% before using the headphones if I remember?. Just play your source to the headphones before you put them on to remind you. Very impressed with the Ultra so far.