Thanks Alan! That was a great explanation.

I don't think that I have ever had my receiver past the -17 dB level (whatever power level that may be), and that was more than plenty loud for me.

I appreciate your technical input!!!!!

The Rat. M80s, VP-150, QS8s, SVS PC 20-39+, OPPO, Onkyo 703s, Harmony 880 Sony 60" SXRD HDTV