Ground loop hum


My technics turntable developed a ground loop hum when I got a new preamp Rogue RP7 and power amp Aesthetix Atlas.  I had a ground wire connected to the turntable and grounded it to each, one after the other when the first had no effect. Neither did the second grounding. It has been suggested I ground it to both at the same time which I haven’t tried yet. Any other suggestions?  I am running the system from two dedicated 20 amp lines. Running Vandersteen Quatro wood ct speakers.  Thanks in advance. 

kavakat1

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No cable box. I dont think it’s the room as there was no hum when I had my NAD amp running the system. Only started w the new equipment. I’ll try the cheater. 

So a ground loop hum must be heard no matter which source is playing thru the preamp? Is that correct? I have a  Musical Surroundings Phonominal II+  phono preamp. 

Yoyoyaya please see my last.   The phono pre is not grounded. I’ll try that.  Thanks!!

Yoyoyaya

just tried grounding phono preamp to rogue preamp’s cabinet. No luck.  The 60hz noise goes up and down with volume knob.  Can hardly hear it at low levels.  All are plugged int a surge-X surge protector.  But once again, had no problem with former NAD amp.  Appreciate your suggestions. 

Something to report. I unplug my phonograph power plug and the hum is still there. What’s that mean. Will move phono to line 3 to see. It’s presently on line 2 and cd is on line 3. Too much fun. 

Jea48

you hit the nail on the head.  Problem resolved with my moving the phono preamp away from the Rogue CB preamp. I had it sitting on top of the Rogue.  You can hear it getting  softer and louder as you move them farther apart and the closer together again.  Thank you all for your insights and thoughts about this problem. As in real estate, location, location, location.  My best to you all. Jerry(kavakat1) 

I guess I should post it. Soon I will. It all fits in a front hall closet with records, except the speakers