What decibel level do you listen at? What is ideal?


I’ve noticed that my avg. dB level is in the upper 70’s to low 80’s.  Which leads me to what level do you listen at and what level do you find ideal?  

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I generally listen to my system an hour a day, based on when and who I want to listen to. The amp I am currently using from my rotation is so beyond what is needed to get the job done, but the cleanliness and headroom screams out to me "turn it up"...And YES, there IS a specific spl were you get to that "magical point" of the experience. +100 db peaksangel

@jonwolfpell I agree with "Can't You Hear Me Knocking". Have you ever listened to "A Tribute To Jack Johnson" by Miles Davis. 

My longtime experience tells me that the size and quality of the amps power supply has the greatest effect on what we hear, keeping in mind, the amp is of good design. I personally experienced this when I purchased my Krell KSA 100 upon its introduction, while owning several other amps rated at 200wpc. At half the rated power of the others, it quickly became "my baby", as it took me to another level in overall listening enjoyment, with all my music, at all my playing levels and with many brands and models of speakers. I am sticking to my story, still today.