You shouldn't worry about it given your current speakers but keep this in mind if/when you decide to upgrade or switch to more efficient speakers, e.g., > 92 dB/w/m, etc., since the hissing sound could become more audible. Ideally, the tweeters should be dead quiet if your amplifier/preamplifier - in case of separates, have a properly matched gains but there's nothing you can do with an integrated unit. One could argue this is an indication of a suboptimal design by the manufacturer.
Faint speaker hiss
Was wondering if anyone here might be able to help me out. I recently
acquired a new naim integrated (XS2) to pair with my Harbeth p3esr. I
am using straightwire speaker cables which I've had for years. I
noticed when I plugged everything in that the speakers have the ever so
slightest hiss coming from them. I cannot hear it unless I get extremely
close to to tweeter and te sound becomes non-existent once music starts
playing. I have had the amp for about a week now and have
kept it on 24/7. Does anyone know where the small hiss could be coming
from? I tried different speaker cables/power cord and that didn't change
anything. I also tried unplugging all my sources and left just the amp
and speakers plugged in ad still had the faint hiss. Like I said, it's
not audible unless I really get my ear close to the tweeter (about 3
inches). I might be nit picking but was wondering if anyone has had
experience like this before? Should I try a different outlet? I am in an
apartment so only have one or two places to put everything. Any help
would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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