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  1. Bill Kane

    backround noise in speakers

    Sorry this hasn't been easy to trace. Let's recap if this is the scenario: A. The HISS which is master volume dependent arose after installing the new AVR. It wasnt there with the OLD receiver. B. The HISS now reproduces with the OLD rcvr in a test. Give B, you might deduce that the...
  2. Bill Kane

    backround noise in speakers

    Z- What kind of spkrs are you using? Are you wired "bare" or have neat banana plugs to keep spare copper strands from hanging out? Are you certain of the plus-to-plus minus-to-minus or red/black to red/black polarity for amp terminals to spkr terminals. Is there a subwoofer in the chain...
  3. Bill Kane

    backround noise in speakers

    Just keep the volume as low as possible so pulling and reattaching RCA plugs doesnt send large POP/BUZZES to the spkrs. Grip RCA plugs as far forward as possible to avoid strain at the base where they may be soldered inside. Gently TWIST off and back on. If one IS loose there, this will be...
  4. Bill Kane

    backround noise in speakers

    This HISSS is one of those *sigh* situations that could involve much tedious rebuilding of connections. Or, in the absence of major device failure, which is highly unlikely, just ONE connection might have failed at an RCA joint involving a cold solder fromn pulling and plugging repititions. This...
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