The issue with various volume level dependent on the source is not generic to the 975. Both my Onkyo and the 990 output a lot more audio via BDP or CD than with my iPod connection or my turntable. Changing sources always causes me to change the volume somewhat.
Differences between inputs is not the quibble.
It's that with "quieter" sources the lack of gain on the 975 is thrown into sharp relief. Resultant SPLs are less than any other pre/pro I have used, Outlaw 970 included. It is true that units that are more free of distortion, "cleaner" if you will can sound subjectively quieter compared to a unit that is clipping its analogue stage as gain levels increase... but that's not what's going on here.
Rest assured the 975 is plenty loud (we did not send ours back at the conclusion of our trial) but be prepared to need to play it at or near full volume on quieter sources if your speakers are on the less sensitive side; particularly if one has added any relative speaker "gain" (such as bringing the center channel up). That is all.
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