I never noticed this until I read this thread. I played a 2 channel stereo cd this moring. I hear this noise, only when my ear is pressed against the fabric of my speaker covers. Virtually 1 inch away and closer. I hear nothing from my listening position at all. Also when I pause the cd there is no loud noise heard. Volume also doesn't increase or decrease this floor standing noise. I have had other recievers that had the same noise. I don't think this will be an issue......

Steven Simon
HTF Administrator