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Pioneer VSX-501 hissing sound from headphone jack

post #1 of 3
2/3/11 at 5:19pm
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My current headphone config is X-Fi -> VSX-501 (using cheapo 3.5mm to RCA) -> HD 595.

 

I'm getting this consistent hiss sound during quiet areas of a song. The hiss remains constant throughout the volume range.

 

Does this have anything to do with my cheapo 3.5mm to RCA cables or the 50Ω impedance on my headphones?

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post #2 of 3
2/14/11 at 1:30pm
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Anyone?

 

*edit* - OK, I tried using a attenuator and the hiss is completely gone but the attenuator reduced the volume so much when I crank the volume up I get distortion.

 

Is there a adapter that increases impedance I can use?

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post #3 of 3
5/17/12 at 2:50pm

It's time for a new amplifier.  Your amps have reached the end of their life.

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