Typically I listen at an average SPL (Radio shack meter) 76-78dB. When my system was at it's best a good example of the range it produced is: Dewy Redmond Choices = quiet passages @ 65db full and detailed, open and satisfying Loud passages @ 86 db and extended peaks at 91 db. now with different tubes, I have to turn it up so the average is 82-83db with less than satisfying musical information at 68db and peaks at 93-95. I'm aware this is not healthy for my aging ears...... so no steady diet of this.
How loud are you typically listening?
Typically 75 to 80dB. Really loud is 90dB and I'm never over, and I mean never, 95dB. I'm using a professional SPL meter, C weighted, slow response. Just curious.