Hmm. That 8dB would make a difference for me. I can't get mine calibrated to reference level at 0dB because I don't have enough output with my Red Dot version to properly drive my Aragon amp (this wasn't the case with my first unit with some hiss.)

At 0dB volume gain, I have to calibrate to about 72dB with my front channels max'ed out at 10. The surrounds -- speakers match the fronts NHT 2.5/1.5 -- calibrate just fine driven by a Carver amp.

Sigh. The Outlaw is a nice pre/pro for the money; but I kind of wish I hadn't been one of the early adopters.

[This message has been edited by boblinds (edited February 21, 2003).]