I was unaware that the volume level went into the + db range. I assumed that it stopped at
- 0db. That is why I was asking. I thought that I was pushing the max limit the closer I got to -0db (well, I guess that I really am) I just thougt I was almost pegged out. It must be one of those Spinal Tap things.
If I had know that the volume went to 11 rather than the normal 10, I would have pushed it to 11! (it's not easy to type a British accent)
Any idea what volume is actually the max out on the 970?

Preamp/ Outlaw 970
Amp/ Outlaw 7100
Fronts/ Paradigm Studio 20's v.3
Rears/ Paradigm Mini-Monitor v.1
Center/ Paradigm Studio-CC
Sub/ Paradigm PS-1000