How Low Can You Go?


No, seriously, how low can you go when it comes to noise floor? (Hope I got this in under the right topic).

Noise Floor, one of those concepts that can supposedly improve your system overall right?

You ask yourself, "What can I do to improve my system overall without getting new equipment?"

Many will tell you, lower your noise floor.

But how far can it be improved? Obviously, everyone’s system will be different including room acoustics and so the solution will be different but I am inquiring to see there must be a point at which you say, well that is as low as it’s going to get, right?

For example, in my system just a while back I got a Isotek Evo 3 Sirius Power Bar and High Fidelity Cables MC-0.5 and I feel both together have made a noticeable difference, maybe not dramatic but noticeable (or maybe it’s just in my head).

But then I read about the following also:

- Dedicated power/circuit
- Computer Audio Design Ground Control Products
- JCAT Femto USB Card to enhance Digital Side

And the list can go on and on.

Is there a point where the floor is as low as it is going to go?

I should just shut up and enjoy the music.
128x128jay73
The passive ambient room noise Is important and not always super expensive to attack, especially if you have a DIY mindset. Think treatments, curtains, seal windows and doors, use weather stripping, double Sheetrock, green glue, etc...

the active noise is a bit more difficult but still can be attacked , wall warts ( the switch mode supply type ) on a separate conditioner AND a separate dedicated circuit, etc

get your power panel aligned, motors and hash producers on opposite leg of the analog audio

optical isolation

physical isolation, TT and balanced phono pre in separate room or failing that significant isolation

electrical components isolated with drains....

have fun

never lose sight of the emotional connection to music



Average 14db’s in my room.  Its zen like.  Moderate volumes are around 60dbs average.  Rocking out is 95dbs average.

Black backgrounds and low noise floors come from amps that are dead quiet (no hiss) and can provide holographic images out of a silent background.

Some peachtree amps that I had did this well.  Many high end systems do this

@imhififan 

That room seems insane. It would be something to experience even just for a few minutes.