haha
So remind, that Paula can only output a tricky 14 bits sounds @ 56 Khz (VGA mode only.. or 22.7 Khz) not a full 16 bits @44.1 Khz, so this explain why you have these "sssss" effect and much more if you use the equalizer to boost High Frequency level.
As Paula is absolutly -12V completly dependant, check your PSU too !