That word volume was not meant to be there. It was the robocop answer, although thats the only thing that this system can't do, but I listen to mainly jazz. The perfect volume for most jazz, is not loud. I'm trying to find some one who is familiar with RM5's. I want to get that last bit of detail. I tried tubes, and its the circuit thats limiting. I'm referring to the linestage. The phonostage is beyond reproach. I use a stepup transformer,uising Byer Dynamic trannies, And the detail is much better, thru the phonostage.