diff --git a/docs/releases/unreleased.md b/docs/releases/unreleased.md
index 18bad9f26..e7ea58d3d 100644
--- a/docs/releases/unreleased.md
+++ b/docs/releases/unreleased.md
@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@ Please follow this **before the upgrade procedure**.
 
 ## :arrow_up: Upgrading
 
+### Replay gain modifier preference
+
+The `replay_gain_modifier` preference is now stored as system preference. Please check and save the replay gain modifier preference manually to make sure the preference is up to date and usable.
+
 ## :warning: Known issues
 
 The following issues may need a workaround for the time being. Please search the [issues](https://github.com/libretime/libretime/issues) before reporting problems not listed below.
diff --git a/legacy/application/models/Preference.php b/legacy/application/models/Preference.php
index bc3cd3753..6f4f52e6b 100644
--- a/legacy/application/models/Preference.php
+++ b/legacy/application/models/Preference.php
@@ -1265,7 +1265,7 @@ class Application_Model_Preference
 
     public static function setReplayGainModifier($rg_modifier)
     {
-        self::setValue('replay_gain_modifier', $rg_modifier, true);
+        self::setValue('replay_gain_modifier', $rg_modifier, false);
     }
 
     public static function SetHistoryItemTemplate($value)