Thanks X for that...the interconnects are XLR Monoprice. Still, just on the edge of my perfect volume @ max volume...
It was stated previously, switching to RCA interconnects has better volume. The manual indicates it is available to mix the connects.
If the interconnects are mixed, would there be a different volume level with each connection?

Agree that volume from different source devices are not the same, however is the media (cd-dvd-DirecTV) disregarding the specific mix?

DirecTV is the main concern. For lack of a better word DirecTV is the most "clumsy" service ever.
4K Concerts or musical presentations are the most suspect for low volume. What could cause this?
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976>7000X
tcl 65R625
3-dcm/qed
2-paradigm atoms 2-paradigm adp-170
1-elac 3030 sub
nad 1155>2-2155
2-jbl c40 2-jbl c34
audiotechnica
sony ubp-x800m2