Sound - always super full blast and distorted - cue

[big_mac]

Sound - always super full blast and distorted bin/cue files

Only my computer's master volume control affects the volume, but even when lessened the sound still distorted. Any sub-controls like wave or CD audio - none affect sound. VLC's own primitive volume control has no effect either unless I move the dial all of the way off and then I have no sound.

Both VLC video player versions 7.2 and 8.1 is the same problem, and I've tried two different movies and same problem.

Windows XP
nvidia on board audio chips
6600GT video card
Athlon 3200+ 32 bit

Anyone know what is going on?

Thanks...

[The DJ]

Yes, search the forum. Something with broken nvidia motherboard audio drivers.

[big_mac]

Thanks for the tip on th nvidia sound problem I'll look for other messages pertaining to this.

"Broken" is kind of harsh way to desribe it but it does give me instant understanding of the situation - in a year and a half since bought new, I have never experienced a sound problem until the VLC Media Player.

[big_mac]

Yes.. Great. Found a corresponding thread (key word nvidia), and the solution was a simple change in VLC's advanced audio options.

So thanks again.