Very bad and low volume over mini-jack

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1

While waiting for my DAC to arrive I connected my RPi2 to the Amp with the mini-jack.
This has worked fine for some weeks. But now, for unrelated reasons, I had to reinstall the system fresh.

And now the volume of the mini-jack is suddenly extremely low. I have to put the Amp volume up to 70% to hear that there is indeed some kind of music playing. Where normally 20-30% is enough. Also what I then hear is appalling; lots of noise and cracks.

I played a little with the playback settings; but to no avail.
Also I tested the cable and the amp with another device, and they seem to be just fine.

Any tips anyone?

2

Did you flash the same version? Maybe some volume optimalisations took place in the meantime, and since many only use DACs, noone has noticed it just yet.

3

Probably not the same version; I installed the first one some weeks ago, and the one I am using now is the latest from the website.
Seems like there has been an update in the meantime.

Hopefully my DAC arrives soon…