dead quiet

I read this a lot that one's system is dead quiet..Is this at all possible when playing phono? what does it really mean?

ditto08-03-2008 12:12pm

aptquark Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 99 posts 08-04-2008 at 03:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would like to add that, even with a ZYX a3 with .24mv out and my ASR Basis Exclusive maxed to around 65db...I can turn the volume 3/4 up on my JRG Concerto pre and not hear anything coming out of my JRG 201 monos. Just the slightest bit of "normal" hiss...so yes...it is VERY possible to achieve this. And Im an amature.
aptquark Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 99 posts 08-06-2008 at 04:16pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bd, "dead quiet" IS possible...but the natural limitations of the equipment itself will always generate some sort of a wave / footprint. This is inherent wihin the materials/parts used in electronics. As simple as this sounds...if you increase your vol to around 3/4 max output and not be able to disern "annoying" sounds (hiss, hum, etc..) you are fine. Some of the most romantic tubed gear will do this (granted, on a relatively small scale)..but the music produced on these machines is breathtaking regardless.