[alsa-devel] Order of device overrides in config files

Hello,

Please in what order are devices specified in alsa conf overriden?

The pcm.!default device is defined in /usr/share/alsa/pulse-alsa.conf. Also, I redefine this device in my .asoundrc. Strace dump shows my .asoundrc is loaded after /usr/share/alsa/pulse-alsa.conf. Yet the default device remains the pulse plugin.

Also, what is the exact meaning of the exclamation mark in the device name?

I very much appreciate any help.

Best regards,

Pavel.