07-Nov-2016, 16:58
All very curious! I did check my D800 once with a iPhone app sound pressure level meter. With the Devialet at +2dB, the hiss + background noise just about hit 50 dBA. I tried this again yesterday with the 1000 Pro, this hit the 50dBA mark with the amp on about +1 to 0dB. Mindful that the 1000 Pro is more powerful, this looks more or less an identical result to me. OK, not a truly scientific test, as the ambient noise level is not that far below 50 dBA, but based on a sample of one amp, I would say the Pro is no different.
Obviously this conflicts with what Waiski has just posted. Maybe there is some variation between the phono stages? Maybe there is some other variable, mains conditioning, mains quality or something? Not sure how this would relate to a hiss rather than a 'buzz' though.
Curious!
Obviously this conflicts with what Waiski has just posted. Maybe there is some variation between the phono stages? Maybe there is some other variable, mains conditioning, mains quality or something? Not sure how this would relate to a hiss rather than a 'buzz' though.
Curious!
1000 Pro - KEF Blade - iFi Zen Stream - Mutec REF10 - MC3+USB - Pro-Ject Signature 12
