Enhancement of dynamic range of audio signal path

In accordance with embodiments of the present disclosure, an apparatus for providing an output signal to an audio transducer may include an analog signal path portion, a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), and a control circuit. The analog signal path portion may have an audio input for receiving an analog input signal, an audio output for providing the output signal, and a selectable analog attenuation, and may be configured to generate the output signal based on the analog input signal and in conformity with the selectable analog attenuation. The DAC may have a selectable digital gain and may be configured to convert a digital audio input signal into the analog input signal in conformity with the selectable digital gain. The control circuit may be configured to select the selectable analog attenuation and select the selectable digital gain based on a magnitude of a signal indicative of the output signal.