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Very slight "Hiss"

When I press my ear next to the tweeter, either channel or input selection, I hear a "hiss". I have tried chokes, and changed physical position of IC's. However, I noticed that if I select an input that has nothing connected to it, the hiss increases. The hiss is small, but it really bugs me all the same. Might there be a way to eliminate it??
Thanks.
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rpg OP
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Thanks to those who explained the nature of electronics and the fact that what I observed regarding "hiss" is normal.

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rpg OP
126 posts
 
I get the message - OCD!! I mean, my sweet-spot is 15' away, I cant hear the hiss there, but I was wondering if it should be silent. The source component is a Krell KAV 400xi.

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rpg OP
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Thank you Chatta. From a normal listening distance as opposed to pressing my ear right up to the speaker the hiss is completely inaudible. I was holding my ear about an inch from the tweeter and only at this distance could I hear hiss. There is no problem with my system, this observation was a curiosity more than anything else. I've moved on to just enjoying the music at a realistic distance.
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