diff --git a/doc/mpdconf.example b/doc/mpdconf.example
index 4fc00dacd..4142a9ece 100644
--- a/doc/mpdconf.example
+++ b/doc/mpdconf.example
@@ -395,9 +395,11 @@ input {
 # This setting enables or disables ReplayGain limiting.
 # MPD calculates actual amplification based on the ReplayGain tags
 # and replaygain_preamp / replaygain_missing_preamp setting.
-# If replaygain_limit is enabled MPD will never amplify audio signal
-# above its original level. If replaygain_limit is disabled such amplification
-# might occur. By default this setting is enabled.
+
+# If replaygain_limit is enabled, MPD will use the peak from the
+# ReplayGain tags to minimize clipping.  If replaygain_limit is
+# disabled, MPD will allow clipping of some quiet tracks.
+# By default, this setting is enabled.
 #
 #replaygain_limit		"yes"
 #