It depends on the preamp, amp and speakers.
10 to 12 on the dial is not universal fot what you are describing, which as far I can tell is when the sound fills out completely with good dynamics and extension.
The ideal system plays as well at low volume as it does at high volume. I have never had a system that did this. All my systems have had a certain point on the preamp's volume knob where the music came into full bloom.
Depending on the speakers and amplifier, higher wattage sometimes adds weight and bass at lower volumes. In a high efficiency system, I don't believe this is true.
10 to 12 on the dial is not universal fot what you are describing, which as far I can tell is when the sound fills out completely with good dynamics and extension.
The ideal system plays as well at low volume as it does at high volume. I have never had a system that did this. All my systems have had a certain point on the preamp's volume knob where the music came into full bloom.
Depending on the speakers and amplifier, higher wattage sometimes adds weight and bass at lower volumes. In a high efficiency system, I don't believe this is true.