The noise level was rated at 72db for the 950 - tha's not very high. I don't hear any noise/hiss with my ear next to the tweeter with my new 1066.
I found out that it's much nicer to have a new pre/pro than to be on a list!!!
BTW - I ordered some cables on Monday(which they screwed up) and I asked the woman if she had heard anything about 950's coming in stock and she said "I haven't heard anything" Keep on waitin boys.