I think the person/reviewer I mentioned was lamenting the lack of a "digital" display, as in something that displays "-30db," or whatever level the 2150 is currently playing.

There is a little blue pointer (I wish that it were illuminated) on the volume knob that indicates the level very well.

I tend to listen to mine at low levels, position less than 9:00. I find it touchy to set volume at those lower levels. Sometimes it takes several up/down stabs to get it where I want it. At positions at 9:00 and above, I have no problem setting the level where I want it. The other issue I have is, at the lowest levels I like to listen to, the left channel drops out!!

JimP , I know it's drag to send it in, but that's a definite warranty issue. It should not do that.

One final question about the "play" in the 2150's volume control, as I am not 100% clear about it:

Does the volume control have play in its longitudinal axis? In other words, can one pull and push the volume control in and out a couple of millimeters from the face plate of the receiver? Or, when turning the volume control to the left or right, does the knob move a couple of millimeters before a change in volume is effected?

If the former is true, then I accept Outlaw's explanation for the phenomenon.

The play is not in the longitudinal axis.

Assuming the play on my rr2150 is similar to that on others, then if one manually, turns the volume up; then, when turning the volume down manually, there is a bit of play (about 1 or 2mm), and vice versa. When using the remote to change the volume, there is no play; but the granularity of change may be larger than desired. Quick taps do work, and may yield the desired change. It is not that hard to get the hang of.

In my opinion, the standard volume change on the remote seems to be calibrated for the phono input. This works for me, as the phono stage of the rr2150 is a real treat.

I agree with cruise on the volume control.

Cruise I have a question for you, or anybody that may have an answer, if you don't mind..... Should the volume playback for a record be similar to that of a cd? When I play one of my records, the volume is much lower than when I play a cd. Not sure if it's supposed to be that way or if maybe it could be my record player, an old no frills Sansui I've had for over 20 years. Thanks.

CDs, historically (especially pop and rock) have been mastered at higher and higher levels since their inception. It's really a terrible problem that is progressively degrading the state of quality recorded sound.

Chalk it up to idiotic direction from management at the labels and/or a contingent of folks producing albums that have no business doing so, and wouldn't have had the means to do so 15 years ago, if it weren't for the accessibility of technology today.

Thanks for the reply. Looks like the old Sansui has some life left in her after all!

Jayz, You might also toggle the phono stage switch between "MM" (Moving Magnet) and "MC" (Moving Coil). This control has to do with the type of phono cartridge you are using. I believe my 2150 was set to MC from the factory and I didn't bother changing it. When I noticed the phono volume to be significantly lower that the CD, I played with it and found the MM setting provided significantly better sound and higher volume. I believe most consumer cartridges are MM.