Well, then again, if more than a few people were'nt noticing abnormal hiss, these threads would not exist. Myself, I don't have _any_ other piece of equipment (including a sony pre/pro) that is as noisy as the 950 (and it does _not_ mute in absence of signal). I really wish it were'nt so, but since it is the case, I have tried to support the finding with measured results, hoping Outlaw would get the message and fix the bloody problem, and it _is_ a problem. Home theatre is confusing enough for the average user without having to put up with inaccurate specifications, and assurances that 'they all do it' Sorry, to that I say "Bull****" Fix the problem, and there will be no complaints. Simple concept.