Audio levels of new A/V receiver
Hi,
I have a old RV-1105, which is actually working great. I am planning on upgrading the receiver to a 7.1 channel receiver. I was looking for a comparable receiver, and decided on RX-A800 or Onkyo NR708. The A800 is rated @95W/Channel, and the Onkyo is rated is 105W/Channel. Both of which are higher than my 1105 (rated @85W/Channel). However, what is surprising is I have to be at least @75% of the volume to hear audio levels that I get with my 1105 @30%. Sometime I dont even hear anything till -20db on these new receiver. The RV1105 sounds so much better than the new receivers, and I am not sure how a receiver rated @85W/channel sounds louder than the ones rated @95W or 105w. I know loud is not always better, but some effects are better when they are louder. Anyone has any thoughts?
Albert