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speaker hiss with audio aero capitole mkII

I have noticed a hiss from my egglestonworks andraII speakers that is noticeable from the listening position at the highest volume settings on the audio aero capitole mkII. The hissing comes from both the tweeter and the twin mid-range drivers from both speakers and is equal from both sp's. It gradually increases as the volume is turned up and is not present with the capitole turned off and the Krell fpb 300cx on. I have dedicated circuits with their own main panel and the capitole is connected to a PS audio P-300. The hiss is present also when the capitole is not connected to the P-300. I suspect that this relates to intrinsic noise or distortion in the capitole, possibly from the tubed analog output. Although the system sounds terrific, i am concerned that the hissing may be masking low level detail at moderate to high listening volumes. Has anybody had a similar experience with the capitole? Can this be improved? Any suggestions? Thanks.

Rafael
aponter4
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jayctoy
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Rafael, I audition Krell 300 KPB and when I read the
brochure of krell, I think if you use tube, you
iether the amp or your cd if you use it direct,
Read the Krell instruction.
newbee
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Sounds like tube hiss to me, eithew because you need quieter tubes, or you need new tubes, or the noise is inherent in the design. I have the same problem with a CDP, but the hiss is low enuf in level that it doesn't obscure any musical sounds at normal listening level.
meisterkleef
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Get a Wadia.

Sorry couldn't resist..... ;-)
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jayctoy
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Sorry about my post I didnt proof read it, You can
damage, I think the Krell amp or the tube preamp.
Read the instruction of Krell.Iam not sure if your
are using cd direct.
aponter4 OP
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I was aware of the problem with the krell and tubes that requires engaging the coupling capacitors on the krell to be compatible with tubed inputs. However, because the capitole has a subminiature tube in the output i didn't think much of it. I may be wrong and i just e-mailed krell about it. I will post the answer from krell. Thanks for the advice and for waking me up to this potential incompatibility! Yes, i am using the capitole direct to the amp.

Meisterkleef;

With regards to the Wadia, if i change the audio aero i'll
be going to the Meitner DCC2. But thanks for the advice.

Regards,
Rafael
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