ScottAvery, I don't think you need to be concerned about this. I received my red dot Outlaw 950 and installed it yesterday. I did have to calibrate all 8 channels about 2-3dB hotter than my original version in order to achieve reference level (75dB) at 0dB on the volume control.

But, paradoxically, I found myself running the volume about 3dB lower than I would have with my original Outlaw 950. That is, I was watching DD5.1+CR at about -17dB rather than -14dB in a 30x15 room. If I tried to play this at reference level, I would have had to leave the building.

Using Aragon 8008x3 (200wpc) for front and Carver 705x (125wpc) for surround.