I find that the input device has a large impact on the 861 volume setting.

Went to a Tivo Romio last year (from a Series 3) and I had to raise my normal TV listening from 60 to 68.

For other sources (Oppo and Squeezebox) upper 50s is fine.

So, in my system, seems to be source dependent.


861v6, Oppo83 (3xSpdif Mod), Wiim Ultra running Squeezelite, Tivo Edge, Apple TV v4 with Key Digtial Audio Extractor, Von Schweikert fronts and center, Triad in ceiling sides and rears, Aerial SW12, Orchard Audio Starkrimson 3 channel and Sunfire Cinema Grand amps