Larry
Curious to the output level. You say that on the 1050's volume dial of 62, the meter reads 75 db at the listening position. Am I understanding this correctly? If that is true your speakers must have a verily low effiency rating (83db or less?) My speakers rated at 90db effiency to achieve the 75db level in DVD mode (all channels)at listening position needs the volume dial set to 52.
But I suppose it also depends on the room volume. I have a small listening room, about 13X16 X8'ceilings.
I've really enjoyed my 1050. I've just got started in the SACD realm. That's another great listening experience.