(Not a poll 😉) 100% volume control versus WiiM control

[Pcryan5]

Hi Smarts

Simple question - your thoughts on 100% volume control versus WiiM control? I prefer to control via the app but find it hard to play it LOUD and devialet’s volume control is sorta kludge.
What do you folks prefer?
As always - my thanks
P

 

[Skull]

I have set my Sonos 5 volume at 80% and I use the ultra remote for volume control
Works well

 

[QuarryHunslet]

Hi Smarts

Simple question - your thoughts on 100% volume control versus WiiM control? I prefer to control via the app but find it hard to play it LOUD and devialet’s volume control is sorta kludge.
What do you folks prefer?
As always - my thanks
P

I don't fully understand what you are trying to say here?

 

[cc_rider]

For my desktop setup, I greatly prefer fixed on the WiiM, and the big physical volume control on the RME.

 

[Machiavelli]

my way seems to be a more old-fashioned one. fixed output on the ultra, volume with the (non wiim) integrated amp. most of the time with the amp's remote because i am lazy, sometimes with the knob.

 

[rlovison]

my way seems to be a more old-fashioned one. fixed output on the ultra, volume with the (non wiim) integrated amp. most of the time with the amp's remote because i am lazy, sometimes with the knob.

Same here. I have a fixed output on the Ultra connected to an input on the Pioneer control amp and change volume with the Pioneer remote.

 

[slartibartfast]

Hi Smarts

Simple question - your thoughts on 100% volume control versus WiiM control? I prefer to control via the app but find it hard to play it LOUD and devialet’s volume control is sorta kludge.
What do you folks prefer?
As always - my thanks
P

Why is it hard to play it loud? Maximum volume will be the same whether volume is fixed at 100% or not. If it isn't loud enough increase the volume of the Devialet.

 

[telecastermds`]

Wiim Ultra (variable volume)---optical cable---> Wiim Vibelink (fixed volume) --> speakers

 

[Hiphiman]

I tend to use the WiiM or LMS app volume control since I can use a phone, iPad or even a watch to control tracks and volume. My only slight concern is that this involves continually having the amp turned up much higher than it would be if it were being fed a 100% signal from the WiiM, which could just affect longevity even when silent.

 

[slartibartfast]

I tend to use the WiiM or LMS app volume control since I can use a phone, iPad or even a watch to control tracks and volume. My only slight concern is that this involves continually having the amp turned up much higher than it would be if it were being fed a 100% signal from the WiiM, which could just affect longevity even when silent.

Just set the amp volume to the maximum level you want to listen at with the WiiM/LMS volume set to 100% then control the volume from LMS/WiiM.

 

[Pcryan5]

Why is it hard to play it loud? Maximum volume will be the same whether volume is fixed at 100% or not. If it isn't loud enough increase the volume of the Devialet.

Jumping between ROON and devialet is somewhat a bore as devialet does a full app refresh every time. BUT I’ve decided - based on - to go with fixed for now and let’s see how it works.

Cheers all.

 

[slartibartfast]

Jumping between ROON and devialet is somewhat a bore as devialet does a full app refresh every time. BUT I’ve decided - based on - to go with fixed for now and let’s see how it works.

Cheers all.

That's the first time you've mentioned Roon. LMS is possibly a better fit as you wouldn't need to touch the Devialet volume at all.