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.