Video Asylum

Posted by dfong (A) on November 28, 2001 at 11:52:55

In Reply to: Marantz sr 7200 posted by Joezone on November 27, 2001 at 05:50:13:

hi joezone,

i have the 7200 as well and i typically play music (2 channel) at around -30 db in our 17x13 living room (which is very open, so effectively, it's larger). for five channel home theater operation, i have it cranked at around -10 db (to accomodate the larger dynamic range). my speakers on this setup are 92 db sensitivity so that could explain our slight differences. i wouldn't worry too much about the volume level as long as its not clipping for the maximum levels you ever hope to achieve.

note, max volume level (who knows if it will clip before then) is +15 db...that's 35 db higher than you are currently playing...lots of "oomph to spare" if the amp's clipping occurs near that "max point."

Derek