I need someone to put my mind at ease!

Is the 950's noise floor as bad as some makes it out to be? (those S/N ratings I've read sure aren't nothing to get excited about...) I have Aragon power amps and fear I'll get hiss issues since Aragon is basically Acurus' big brother - which caused trouble paired with the Outlaw from what I've read.

Living in Canada, a 30 days audition is going to cost me an appreciable amount of money (shipping + taxes, etc.) - I'd rather be sure what I get before ordering