I have heard hiss in my system from 10ft too. I got my unit 2 weeks ago. At first I thought I could over come it but when listening to music it is getting to me.
I have Definitive Techs CLR1000, BP10s , BP2X. I cant hear the hiss in the rears but the center channel is killing me.
Yes I have tested my equipment and I have a decent power center and when I bypass the the Outlaw I have to be really close (inches) close to hear any hiss.
I hope they can fix it, otherwise I will be forced to go back to my AV-550