2. amps-preamps
  3. 1214495874

Hissing from Speakers/Amp?

I am getting low level hissing from my amp at the speakers (you have to get close to hear it but it is there) when all other components are off (except the amp)?

Is this normal with mid to higher end amps or what might be the cause of it. Btw, I did sustain two dips and surges to the home's power supply and this happened afterwards but the amp was connected to a decent surge and spike protector and the fault light on the amp didn't come on.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
nick778

Showing 1 response by eweedhome

eweedhome
227 posts
 
I got a Joule pre-amp some time ago and noticed a very slight hiss and hum in one channel of my system after I installed it. I couldn't hear it unless I put my ear right up next to the speaker. I called Judd Barber and asked him what to do. He said, "Don't stick your ear in the speaker."

I eventually concluded that this was reasonable and appropriate advice, and didn't do it again.
More to discover