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Correct. Up to 0 dB and allow occasional peaks to exceed that a bit, that way you get the best signal-to-noise ratio (and good volume). And you're getting good results/sound so there ya go.
If you were recording to digital (for instance a CD-R recorder) it's different, you would set it so it NEVER goes above 0 dB.
Chrome or Metal are better with over saturation but may sound a little grainy, albeit with better dynamics and less hiss.
A properly tuned Nak can do well with averages at 0db and peaks at +5, however playback on a non-Nakamichi may suffer at that level of saturation.
As the owner of two Naks (LX-5, ZX-7) I restrict recording levels to no more than +3dB peaks. I've always used either Chrome (high bias) or Metal tape. My results have always been good.
BTW: The plural of vinyl is vinyl.
for the correct plural of vinyl. cheers, now i know