My system:

950
Sherbourn 5/1500A
Adire Kit 281 Mains

I have audible hiss while listening to CDs from about 6-7' away. Otherwise I am happy. I haven't figured out if I will return it or not. Need to do more listening tonight if Lili doesn't drive me out of the city (New Orleans).

[This message has been edited by Jody Robins (edited October 02, 2002).]

I just wanted to post my system config for you guys, as i also have the hiss problem. Last week i picked up a rotel 1066 and it is MUCH quieter in my system. I am using Swans Diva's speakers (6.1, R3, center) with Anthem MCA2 and MCA3 amplifiers.

Will:
Yes, I would bet than NONE of the 950s actually meet their S/N spec, and that most users either don't have as revealing a system, or don't have a prior component to compare the 950 against.

Kevin:
Way to go Kevin! If they are going to keep looking for a cure to the noise problem, that is good news indeed!

To the Outlaws:

May I suggest that if you have any fixes, you allow me to test the resulting 950 in my system, and measure it under the same conditions I have used for my current 950. I would certainly want a different 950 if it is quieter than the one I have now.

"...but when listening to music [the hiss] is getting to me."

"...aubible hiss while listening to cds..."

i think i have grossly misunderstood this whole hiss issue? you all hear hiss WHILE MUSIC IS PLAYING!?

I can only hear hiss while no music is playing. Others may have different results.

SH- I can hear the hiss from my rear center if I turn any playing source down low enough. And turn my head 90 deg to the right or left.

Outlaw hasn't said that I can't say anything, so... They have a new/different unit enroute to me at this very minute. Probably Fri. I'll keep everyone posted.

They were also kind enough to include another remote, so I can "learn" the Aud button to the Power button, which removes some pet peaves of mine. a) Can't as easily hit the Aud button as the Power button to switch back to "pre/pro" mode. b) the Power button will finally turn the 950 on.

I hope your new 950 hisses less. I cycled a few 950's through my system. I found just minor changes in the hiss. The hiss changes were subtle, not great, at least in my system.

In no case was the hiss reduced to what it was on what the 950 replaced.

Good luck!

Will

I received my 950/770 combo a few days ago and I also have a very audible hiss from my viewing/listening position which is about 10 feet. I tried watching a few movies and in some of the scenes the hiss was audible over the track of the film.

Setup consists of:
Swan Divas with SVS sub
panny RP62
OUTLAW 950/770 and outlaw interconnect
Monster Power line conditioner

Zig- Do you know what the sensitivity of your speakers are?

Hey Kevin,

This is OT but you're in Santa Clara and 'Santa Clara Jim' in the Anthem Shootout Thread is asking for some local help to find why his 950/770 combo doesn't sound anywhere near up to snuff. I and many others are trying to help him but there's only so much that can be done from far away.

Will

[This message has been edited by Will (edited October 04, 2002).]