[LAU] hdsp, mpd and lyrcing

[Andrew Gaydenko]

On Saturday 11 April 2009 19:55:06 Andrew Gaydenko wrote:
> Hi!
>
> For "lirc-ized" playing back I use mpd CLI client. As far as hdsp driver
> hasn't common "Master Volume" (or such) alsa control, I use mpd's
> "software" volume leveling, so lirc commands are directed to CLI mpd
> client.
>
> To have some reserve in volume I set amplifier's volume regulator higher
> than, say, is needed at current moment. As a result I have software level
> noticeably below 100%. I suppose such software volume regulating eats
> samples resolution (and, at least theoretically, sometimes I have, say,
> 12-13 bits rather 16).
>
> Am I right?
>
> If "yes" - are there ways to use lirc to set a volume level more directly
> communicating with hdsp driver via CLI? Will such way keep sample accuracy?


Sorry, didn't mention - RME HDSP 9632 is in use.