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Hiss at very low volumes

OK, I know that this is way too low-end for the folks here, but I can't seem to find the answer to this anywhere else.

I have a new HT-in-a-box (Sony DAV-C700) system. I went this route for a small living room, primarily for compactness - the whole thing in one box. The sound is OK, actually pretty nice for what it is.

But: I've noticed a very low level hiss in the speakers that are not playing (e.g., the center & surround speakers during 2-channel play). It's not audible except if I put my ear right up next to the speaker, or if the volume is turned down to one-notch-above off.

Is this a function of the digital amplifiers it uses? Or, just a function of a low-end system? Or, maybe I have a malfunctioning unit?

Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Dan
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tireguy
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Dan- I wouldn't worry about it at all, most all tube amps hum when music is not coming through them and LP's forget it even a great Turntable and new LP will hiss. Which isn't a bad thing just the way it is. I realize you don't have an analog front end or a tube amp but trying to tell you that hiss isn't a big deal at all, in particular when you have to be that close to the drivers to hear it, if you could hear it over what ever your listening to I would be a little more concerned but you should be fine.

Cheers! Tim
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