Yes, I did hear some hiss during very quiet passages. I didn't hear it from my rear M22's, but I did hear it on my M80's. It wasn't enough to be really bothersome, but it was there. I too have read a couple of reports from people with more sensitive speakers having hiss problems.
More than likely I'm going to end up getting an Outlaw 990. I haven't quite decided, but the bass management on SACD input is important to me, and only the Outlaws seem to offer it. The 990 seems to meet my needs better than the 970, at least from the specs and manual. I can't justify spending more for an MMC or DMC that does less.
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Peter,
How about hiss from the LMC-1? Did you have any?
The hiss on mine is audible on the calibrated QS8s from the listening position and it is very annoying.
I have read and read and tested and tested. It is not a ground loop issue. The hiss enters my system with the LMC-1.
The av123 forums have several people with hissing problems with the LMC-1.
What pre/pro are you getting? Please let me know how you like it.
Thanks,
