Cball, yes I hear no noise with my ears up against the 30's. But this quietness could be becasue I only have digital connections to the 950 and when no source is detected the 950 has auto mute I beleive. Anyway, with source material playing at low levels I hear no hiss, only the source material. BTW my ampage is Parasound HCA1500a powering the 30's and B&K ST3140 powering my Klipsch center/surrounds. I waited quite a while before ordering the 950 becasue of the hiss issue, but when they came out with the Soundhound version, I thought I would give it a try, especially with the 30 day in home moneyback guarantee. I have been very pleased with the 950's sound and will be keeping it.