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Will an amp decrease background noise?

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  • Amp
  • background noise
  • Headphones
  • white noise
  • Audio
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October 4, 2014 3:49:32 PM

Hi guys, I currently have Razer Kraken Pro headphones, and have them directly plugged into my Lenovo Y510p. I've always been hearing background noise like white noise, even when I have nothing playing, or if the volume is at mute/0. It isn't a problem with my headphones since if I change my audio to my monitor (I have a 3.5mm port on my monitor), and I plug my headphones into monitor, there is no white noise (Audio is running through HDMI cable to monitor to headphones).

My question is: Will an amp like the Fiio E6 reduce background/white noise? (If not, what will?)

Summary of above: Am hearing white noise if I plug headphones into laptop. Headphones are okay, the problem is not at headphones.

Thank you everyone!

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October 4, 2014 3:53:46 PM

amp will make it louder right?
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October 4, 2014 4:12:33 PM

Poor EMI shielding is the issue here. It is caused by electromagnetic interference when using an analog signal; ergo "white noise". Using a digital-to-analog converter should fix the problem. Certain manufacturers also offer audio drivers that may assist in filtering out background noise on analog devices. I would recommend buying a DAC instead.
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October 4, 2014 4:20:32 PM

A DAC should fix your problem. An amp may increase the noise.
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