Bluesound Node 2i & KEF LS50 wireless hum/buzz


Hi - 
I recently purchased a BS Node 2i to connect to KEF LS50 wireless speakers. I keep receiving a hum/buzz when playing through Tidal. Has anyone else has this problem?
I have the BS connected via RCA in order to use the DAC in the BS. I've changed interconnects, power cords, outlets, used a Furman power conditioner, just a wall socket, all plugged in the same socket, etc..., and nothing seems to work. 
Bluesound support is a joke. No phone number and I've sent emails roughly a week ago with no response. The outlets in the room were all installed last year and are all grounded. Any help would be appreciated.

skoorb824

Showing 2 responses by crn3371

I’d at least try using digital out on the Node and see if that clears the hum. Also, try attaching a ground wire between the Node and the KEF’s. 
Try taking a scrap piece of speaker wire and touch one end to a metal chassis screw on the Node and the other end to metal chassis screw on the KEF. If that eliminates the hum you’ve got your solution, make it more permanent and you’re good to go. Just make sure you’re bonding metal chassis to metal chassis. Screw heads are a good starting point as they are generally unpainted and therefore good conductors.