i.e. different CD's seem to be recorded at different levels. One CD
will produce peaks at 5 watts on my power output meter and then the next
CD with the volume in the same position will put out only 1 watt. The
list goes on and on and it's not dependent on the type of music as some
classical is louder than some jazz etc.

Other than adjusting the volume level is there someway that audiophiles
compensate for this with some high end 'black box'? I was thinking of
hooking up a studio compressor/limiter but though it might work I don't
think it would give the best fidelity on full program as it cost only $100.