Have you tried putting in a different or cheaper pair of speakers? With multiple amp and preamp changes it can't be them. Also how loud is the hiss and does it change (as it should) with phono and high (CD) outputs? Almost all systems will hiss at the speaker position especially with some volume, but how far away can you casually hear it? If you can hear it at your listening position (say 5 feet away), then you have a problem. Cables are easy, just switch 'em. Also you have not mentioned is this just a straight stereo system or are there HT components (surround processor) involved as well? Btw if you do have an HT setup you also need to think about cable TV lines and their effect on your system. But if you are without HT then by logic you are left with the speakers or the cables.
Have Hiss-Need Help ASAP
I have background noise or hiss with all my amps and pre-amps.I thought it was a bad audio research tube pre-amp at
first and when I hooked up another pre-amp and amp it still
is there.It goes away when you turn off the power amp.And comes on when you turn on the power amp.I have tried using
different power outlets,speaker wire,etc.I have tried 3 amps,and 3 pre-amps and it makes the background hiss on all
of them.Could it be the RCA cables?I need help with this
please,this is driving me CRAZY!
Thank's
Steve
first and when I hooked up another pre-amp and amp it still
is there.It goes away when you turn off the power amp.And comes on when you turn on the power amp.I have tried using
different power outlets,speaker wire,etc.I have tried 3 amps,and 3 pre-amps and it makes the background hiss on all
of them.Could it be the RCA cables?I need help with this
please,this is driving me CRAZY!
Thank's
Steve
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