mene gene .. go with a soundproofed HT room then you wont bother anyone !! JK .. i understand your point.. i like units that when muted if you push mute again it goes where it was but if you use volume up from mute it starts at a way lower output level .. actually my alpine head unit does this .. so if you are rocking and push mute as long as you hit vol up or down it doesnt go back to the rocking level ...