When testing out my ADA1000-3, connected to the pre-outs on my Denon 4500H, I could detect a very quiet hiss when no content was playing (when my ear was within a foot of the speakers).

Just curious if others have noticed this is well with their ADA's, or if my Denon 4500H is the cuplrit (weaker pre-outs and dirtier signal path vs. a proper pre-pro).

If attributable to the ADA, would the ADA1250 and ADA1500 be quieter than the ADA1000 in this regard, or would they exhibit the same quiet hiss?


Axiom M5HP VP160 M3 ADA1000
Anthem MRX 720
SVS SB-3000 (dual)