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

Showing 1 response by fuzztone

It’s just the cable co.
They have a different ground than your house does. Put a Ground Loop Isolator for Cable TV applications F Connector on the cable feed. I have a bunch I paid $8@. MCM used to have them but they’re gone.
Some are on eBay. Best $15 you will ever spend.
Nothin' to do with amps