[Miklos]

Hello all,

I have terrible hiss in my PA2V2 amp ( I am very sensitive to hiss - that is why I ended up selling my Sony A818 as the hiss of it was killing me). On a positive note: at the same time, I really like the musicality of the PA2V2.

Could you please tell me if having hiss is normal with (all / most) headphone amps?

I would expect to have total silence even with volume at max on the amp. Is that a realistic expectation?

Would more expensive amps be totally quiet (for example: Minibox E+, or Corda Headsix or Ibasso P3)?

Thanks for any advice...

PS: I use Mylarone X3i and Denon AHC700 earphones - both have zero hiss when connected directly to my mp3 player (before Zune 80, now Archos 5)

PS2: I have contacted Gary to see if its only my particular unit which has the hiss - maybe it can be fixed? I would love to use the PA2V2, as I really like the way it sounds...

 

[paulybatz]

well as you increase in quality you diminish that ambient noise...for example the LISAIII is totally black, ibasso D3 slight but noticeable when you compare the two

 

[forsberg]

I had some hiss in PA2v2 as well. But after I upgraded to Hornet, the hiss is completely gone.

 

[jc9394]

There is still a slight hiss if you crank the volume all the way up on Hornet but normal listen level, there is no hiss.