[Crimson]

Every system has limits, and one should be aware of them. It ultimately comes down to the recorded level of the source material and the listener's volume preference. In your case, based on your observations, I feel you are grossly underpowered and should consider high efficiency speakers.

[PRELUDE]

Okay, you asked for it!

 AC/DC- Live in Donnington dvd, pcm track. You gotta start at the beginning. By the time you get to Let There Be Rock your amp should be cooking.

Rush- Exit Stage Left, dvd, pcm track, Xanadu. Same here, play the songs that lead up to Xanadu.

Porcupine Tree- Arriving Somewhere not Here, will also give your amp a workout. Either pcm or dts track.

Thanks for recommendation, will get album along with a few others. Just getting back on my feet after being un-employed for 4 months. Still waiting for paycheck as I'm flat broke after paying property tax.

OK Mag,fortunately I have all of them and I have to admit that today and tomorrow is not a good time to do this but I will let you know by Wednesday.