Cool Dave! 9 is great for rock and roll and blues. That is just about where is should be.

Again Dynamic Range is a different number than most people use (like the numbers -18 to -20 on a perceived loudness meter for example) but in my opinion, it is the number to watch because it tells you how you are doing texture wise.

Sounds like you are doing it right!!

BTW, the meter, also tells you if you go "over" on the loudness specs, so you can adjust. Really helpful little tool.