Well, I haven't tested max db yet, but I know that at higher volumes, the sound seems a little strained, especially higher frequencies. I would like to get that volume without, I guess, straining the amp or nearing its max. I don't think it's the speakers to blame for what sounds like distortion.
To get reference levels of 76 db band limited pink noise using DVE, I have to turn it to +7.
So, I'm a little vague on the pre-outs. How would I connect another amp if I wanted to for 2 channel without affecting the settings for multi-channel?
Hi 1sweetspot,
First check your speaker trim levels as they could be set too low. Your system might not be calibrated properly and if you used the auto setup on your Denon it is a possible culprit. What are the front LEFT/Right trim levels set to?
You should also check any settings like the "Night Mode" feature (if it has it) and Dynamic Range Compression (DRC) to see if they are activated. If so turn them off.
