Yep - normalizing is what you're looking for. I always decode to .WAV, then run it through CoolEdit 2000 to clean up any noise and normalize the audio to 98%. I then save back to .WAV, and use ...
I have a movie with AC3 audio on it. I also have a receiver with coaxial digital in. However, I cannot get the Acoustic Edge to send the AC3 straight to the receiver to decode. It works when playing ...