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how to disable volume control on DAC/Pre amp

Have been deciding between two DAC's, Meitner MA-3 and Bricasti M1-SE.  Both have a volume control knobs.  I will using my designated Benchmark LA-4 pre-amp with the winning DAC. I just would like to know, How to by-pass or defeat the Dac's volume control to avoid any mishaps.  Thanks so much as usual. Have read both owners manuals on-line and neither really address the question. Or, I am missing something???   Thanks for your help as usual. Robert

robshaw
pmm
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While you have both hooked together, and turned off, have the Pre`s volume turned all the way down and the DAC`s volume turned all the way up. Your DAC`s volume is not attenuating the signal while the Pre`s volume is. 

Then, turn both on, and operate the LA-4`s volume control as you would normally do.

pmm
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Let me add: While operating as described, and you have too much gain, then, incremently turn down the DAC`s volume to further attenuate the signal.

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