# Features

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## [About the Features category](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/about-the-features-category/70)

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**Author:** [@jvs1](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/jvs1)\
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Discussion about existing features, how they can be improved or enhanced, and how proposed new features could work.

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## [Arcam SA30 with Lulon and Jamicon Capacitors](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-with-lulon-and-jamicon-capacitors/1043)

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**Author:** [@PeterParker](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/PeterParker)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 1:50am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-with-lulon-and-jamicon-capacitors/1043 "2025-06-24T01:50:24Z")

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Hello guys I realized there is a lot of photos online with the interior of the Arcam SA30. Caught my attention the power supply capacitor branded as Nichicon. Just opened mine to check if there is some ways to improve t…

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## [Feature request: allow pre-out with speaker muted](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-allow-pre-out-with-speaker-muted/450)

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**Author:** [@davidjwbailey](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/davidjwbailey)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2025, 8:33pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-allow-pre-out-with-speaker-muted/450 "2025-02-11T20:33:59Z")

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Please title your topic with Feature request and then a short description, e.g. Feature request, Firmware: direct access to airable favourites. Please add the tag request to the topic. Short description of requested fe…

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## [Programming remote control](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/programming-remote-control/108)

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**Author:** [@hoffmap7](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/hoffmap7)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [October 8, 2024, 1:50pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/programming-remote-control/108 "2024-10-08T13:50:33Z")

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I’m trying to program the remote control from the SA30 to control an “old” DVD player Harman Kardon DVD 25. It took me a while to understand that I have to unlock the CD key , but now that I mange to do that I can’t ent…

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## [Line output for headphone amp](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/line-output-for-headphone-amp/1463)

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**Author:** [@Radoslaw](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Radoslaw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/line-output-for-headphone-amp/1463 "2024-10-07T09:19:40Z")

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Is there any digital or analogue line out from SA30 to connect headphone amp or bluetooth transmiter?

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## [The SA-30 should be improved for 2.1 og 2.2 setups  ](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/the-sa-30-should-be-improved-for-2-1-og-2-2-setups/1004)

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**Author:** [@Music\_Man](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Music_Man)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 31, 2024, 5:22pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/the-sa-30-should-be-improved-for-2-1-og-2-2-setups/1004 "2024-03-31T17:22:43Z")

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Hello, I am satisfied with a lot about the Arcam SA-30. The main reason I bought it is it’s implementation of Dirac Live. In my living room the Dirac makes a huge difference and I love the flexibility of being able to t…

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## [Connecting my SA30 to my Home theatre amp - Sony STR DN 1060](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/connecting-my-sa30-to-my-home-theatre-amp-sony-str-dn-1060/1389)

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**Author:** [@xena7051](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/xena7051)\
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**Last updated:** [March 30, 2024, 9:46am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/connecting-my-sa30-to-my-home-theatre-amp-sony-str-dn-1060/1389 "2024-03-30T09:46:51Z")

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Hi. I want to listen to 2 Channel through my SA30…and use my existing Sony STR DN1060 for home theatre. So when playing home theatre my TV will be connected to the Sony with the SA30 driving just the left and right spea…

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## [How to do Dirac with 2.1 setup?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-do-dirac-with-2-1-setup/1340)

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**Author:** [@BarrryBarrry](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/BarrryBarrry)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-do-dirac-with-2-1-setup/1340 "2024-03-07T15:35:07Z")

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I’m want to do a Dirac live today on my new Arcam SA30. I have a 2.1 system. Setup: 2 full range speaker (B&W 683 s2) Old Rel Quake sub, connected via preout. Should I set my sub how I listen and run it with the spea…

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## [Does SA 30 support Qobuz](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/does-sa-30-support-qobuz/1276)

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**Author:** [@Rrad](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Rrad)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 3:05pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/does-sa-30-support-qobuz/1276 "2023-11-15T15:05:42Z")

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I’m trying to decide which streaming service to use. I have Apple music now but it doesn’t have a direct connection to the unit. Does Qobuz stream directly to the SA 30?

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## [Coax or RCA from CDS50 to JBL SA750](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/coax-or-rca-from-cds50-to-jbl-sa750/1177)

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**Author:** [@Tweaked](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Tweaked)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2023, 4:01am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/coax-or-rca-from-cds50-to-jbl-sa750/1177 "2023-06-16T04:01:54Z")

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Since the CDS50 only outputs 2 channel PCM, would it be better to run COAX out into my JBL SA750, or RCA out for SACD playback?

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## [Phono Stage review](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/phono-stage-review/245)

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**Author:** [@lawl](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/lawl)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2023, 10:32am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/phono-stage-review/245 "2023-05-22T10:32:52Z")

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I am new to vinyl and would like to know other users option of the built in MM/MC phono stage, as compared to high quality external unit. thanks

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## [Network Streamer Discussion?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/network-streamer-discussion/1160)

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**Author:** [@mikegb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mikegb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 29, 2023, 10:34am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/network-streamer-discussion/1160 "2023-04-29T10:34:10Z")

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I’ve been looking into the various streamers as I was preparing to go with the Arcam ST60. But i think i may opt for a unit from HiFi Rose, the RS150B. It would be quite of an overall system upgrade for me and more funct…

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## [Feature request, digital filters](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-digital-filters/1054)

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**Author:** [@stan](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/stan)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [December 8, 2022, 8:28pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-digital-filters/1054 "2022-12-08T20:28:22Z")

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first of all, a big thank you for the people who manage this forum! As a newbe, I am trying to change the digital audio filters. It is said (in the owners manual pg EN-21) that they would subtly change the sound, but I…

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## [How to solve missing tone corrections on SA30?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-solve-missing-tone-corrections-on-sa30/754)

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**Author:** [@Koso2009](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Koso2009)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 18, 2022, 11:14am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/how-to-solve-missing-tone-corrections-on-sa30/754 "2022-11-18T11:14:42Z")

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I am incredibely missing the avilability of Tone Corrections =\> mainly treble, which I necessarily like to have boosted. How to solve this missing feature? 1/ Does DiracLive enable to save a curve with enhanced trebles? …

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## [Playing 96khz BR-audio discs shows 48khz on SA30](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/playing-96khz-br-audio-discs-shows-48khz-on-sa30/658)

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**Author:** [@PeterH](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/PeterH)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [October 16, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/playing-96khz-br-audio-discs-shows-48khz-on-sa30/658 "2022-10-16T13:11:52Z")

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Hi there! I have my new SA30 amp for about one week. I use a Philips Fidelio BR-player exclusively for BR-audio discs. However, when I play a 96khz BR-audio disc (like Steven Wilson’s “The Future Bites”), my SA30 shows …

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## [SA30 to control PA240](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-to-control-pa240/1023)

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**Author:** [@tivanov](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/tivanov)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [September 26, 2022, 9:06pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/sa30-to-control-pa240/1023 "2022-09-26T21:06:16Z")

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I’m facing problem to switch ON and OFF from SA30 to PA240 . Any idea ? SA30 don’t have trigger output. Probably I should open it and find somewhere 12V and use it . I see PA240 has IP and RS232 control.

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## [Arcam- SA30/ PA240/ CDS50?'s](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-pa240-cds50-s/445)

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**Author:** [@mikegb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mikegb)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [September 13, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/arcam-sa30-pa240-cds50-s/445 "2022-09-13T19:41:56Z")

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I am finding myself going further down the ARCAM rabbit hole…and wondering if it is a wise idea, as i share many of the concerns on this site. But overall the sound is very dynamic, and full. I also have the CDP50. My ne…

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## [Request: Artist name and track title when using Roon](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/request-artist-name-and-track-title-when-using-roon/970)

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**Author:** [@PeterH](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/PeterH)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 1, 2022, 7:59am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/request-artist-name-and-track-title-when-using-roon/970 "2022-07-01T07:59:25Z")

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Feature request. Firmware: 1545 1.72. Showing artist or track title on SA30 display when using Roon When using Roon you can click on the Info button of your SA30’s remote and then you see the artist on the display. Clic…

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## [Feature request. Bass and treble adjustment in Sa30](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-bass-and-treble-adjustment-in-sa30/792)

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**Author:** [@Marles](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/Marles)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [March 5, 2022, 9:58am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-bass-and-treble-adjustment-in-sa30/792 "2022-03-05T09:58:02Z")

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Feature request. Bass and treble adjustment in Arcam Control. In Arcam Control or directly in the firmware I would like to be able to change the bass and treble level. User community interest Would you be interested in…

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## [Feature Request - Facility to change input sources on SA30](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-facility-to-change-input-sources-on-sa30/554)

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**Author:** [@LuckyLuke](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/LuckyLuke)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2022, 2:36pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-facility-to-change-input-sources-on-sa30/554 "2022-02-15T14:36:19Z")

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One feature I would love to see for the SA30 is to be able to rename input sources… Is this a possibility for the future maybe? I know we can’t change the labels on the remote control but if we use our mobile phones to …

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## [Add possibility to change volume when no music is played](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/add-possibility-to-change-volume-when-no-music-is-played/814)

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**Author:** [@OkropNick](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/OkropNick)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2022, 7:04pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/add-possibility-to-change-volume-when-no-music-is-played/814 "2022-02-13T19:04:06Z")

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After turning on SA30 on (for example) NET input, there is no possibility to change volume until music is played. It will be nice to be able to change volume before starting music.

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## [Add Volume regulation in decibels like in Harman Kardon HK-970](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/add-volume-regulation-in-decibels-like-in-harman-kardon-hk-970/808)

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**Author:** [@OkropNick](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/OkropNick)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 5:59pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/add-volume-regulation-in-decibels-like-in-harman-kardon-hk-970/808 "2022-01-28T17:59:19Z")

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Please add alternative volume regulation presented in decibels scale like on Harman Kardon HK-970. There is scale from -80dB (complete silence) to 0dB (maximum volume). I know that in HK-970 there is scale to +10dB, but …

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## [DIRAC calibration with a subwoofer](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-calibration-with-a-subwoofer/715)

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**Author:** [@krneki](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/krneki)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 1:25pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-calibration-with-a-subwoofer/715 "2021-12-05T13:25:58Z")

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I have two bookshelf speakers and a subwoofer connected to pre-out. I was wondering if SA30 has a low-pass filter option, so e.g. frequencies below 80 Hz would be redirected to the subwoofer, can that be? Can that be ach…

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## [Dirac Live Feedback?](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-feedback/578)

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**Author:** [@mikegb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mikegb)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-feedback/578 "2021-10-14T14:17:48Z")

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I now have had had several months to perfect my curves/filter settings utilizing the Dirac Live software. It varies depending on whether i am streaming, CD, USB, inputs, etc…I have noticed i receive a much fuller sound a…

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## [Feature request SA30 and ST60 support for Tidal Connect](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-sa30-and-st60-support-for-tidal-connect/602)

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**Author:** [@XpanderXXL](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/XpanderXXL)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 29, 2021, 9:59pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-sa30-and-st60-support-for-tidal-connect/602 "2021-08-29T21:59:58Z")

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Tidal Connect Support for SA30 and ST60 I know this feature is on the roadmap, but I wonder if there is some beta to start testing it. I just purchased a second ST60 in the advent of this feature. MQA is not traveling…

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## [Feature Request, ST-60 Display information of the MQA unfold status on digital inputs](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-st-60-display-information-of-the-mqa-unfold-status-on-digital-inputs/549)

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**Author:** [@XpanderXXL](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/XpanderXXL)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2021, 8:03am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-st-60-display-information-of-the-mqa-unfold-status-on-digital-inputs/549 "2021-07-07T08:03:14Z")

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Short description of the requested feature It would be nice to have some kind of information on the ST-60 display when fed from the digital inputs, whether the incoming data is detected as MQA, the level of unfolding per…

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## [Dirac Live EQ Curves- Part 2](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-eq-curves-part-2/493)

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**Author:** [@mikegb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mikegb)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 23, 2021, 11:41pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-eq-curves-part-2/493 "2021-05-23T23:41:45Z")

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So after loading the ‘mic calibration file’ and loading the correct ‘Harman default curves’, my curve looks distinguably different. So the variations while listening with Dirac and without are very ‘subtle’. I’m curious,…

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## [Feature Request: Firmware: separate maximum volume PM](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-firmware-separate-maximum-volume-pm/483)

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**Author:** [@haavee](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/haavee)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/feature-request-firmware-separate-maximum-volume-pm/483 "2021-05-19T15:59:49Z")

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Feature Request: Firmware: separate max volume PM Short description of requested feature Split Maximum volume setting in: -Maximum volume regular inputs/sources -Maximum volume PM source/input I like the idea of a ma…

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## [Dirac Live EQ Curves](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-eq-curves/479)

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**Author:** [@mikegb](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/mikegb)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 19, 2021, 12:00am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/dirac-live-eq-curves/479 "2021-05-19T00:00:22Z")

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Listening to a lot of 80’s rock via the CD or BD or inputs (analog/digital). I created a curve using the Dirac software with my laptop and the received microphone with my SA30. I’m using the 2 channel curve, Mondrian Fil…

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## [Webclient does not show artist name](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/webclient-does-not-show-artist-name/456)

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**Author:** [@6pa4o](https://arcam.discourse.group/u/6pa4o)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2021, 9:59am UTC](https://arcam.discourse.group/t/webclient-does-not-show-artist-name/456 "2021-05-06T09:59:18Z")

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Short description of requested feature Webclient does not show artist name: How could that work? Add a column with the artist’s name. User community interest Would you be interested in such feature? Please reply to …

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