Does anyone have similar problem with Pass Amp?


I'm just wondering if what i'm experiencing is normal. I have a Pass X250 and Pass X1. When my preamp is muted or turned off I get a slight hum from the right speaker. The hum is only audible when the room is dead silent and my ear is right up against the speaker. Obviously it's not a major issue however i do not hear any home from the left speaker. Is this slight residual hum from right channel only normal? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks
mitchb

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Viggen has the right idea. Keep in mind all transformers hum to some degree. Some manufacturers pott them to reduce hum but that only creates a new set of problems.
That is normal. However, make sure your're system is only grounded through the preamp even if you have to use cheater plugs and new cheater plugs like anything else must be broken in [break in on a high resolution system is about 330hrs.of music not just a idle current flow].