"Okay, I'll consider this, but I still dont understand how its going to make a difference in the number of the display I am seeing."

Like Topspeed said, it's arbitrary. Don't worry about what others think, because it's arbitrary. That "number" displayed has nothing to do with the power output. If it sounds good, be happy. To let a number diplayed on your receiver cause this much concern on your part is crazy.

"I dont believe anyone on this board is capable of providing anything resembling "respect"

We all, for the most part, seem to get along pretty good on this board and treat each other with respect.

"(except for some very "civil" new members)"

Give them time.

"but at any rate, you above statement is not ringing true for me....where did I ever ask about the volume dial number on my unit?"

Maybe not as Lexmark 3200.