Ground loop feedback - cable wire issue


After installing an amp there was a ground feedback low hum noise. Muting ht system made it go away but not a good solution. Also, routed cable thru surge protector and this substantially reduced problem, but still slightly there. I don’t like using surge protector.

cable co came and grounded cable wire. But this did not solve problem and I still need Cable wire to go thru surge protector. Outlets in room all controlled by one circuit. All components except tv and amp share a surge protector. Tv goes thru power conditioner and amp plugged directly to wall.

disconnecting cable wire eliminates feedback noise, even after being grounded.

Seems amp related, not sure why.



emergingsoul

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 the marantz avr I have lacks a third prong vs the external amp which has a third prong.  Why is this?
Hi PhD, 

please clarify lift the ground.  Hard for me to follow your guidance.

fyi, my marantz avr is newish 5014, and no third prong.

Yes, there is an HDMI cable between tv and avr.

tv is plugged into a power conditioner.

thanks