Grounding questions


I’ve had an issue with a slight hum through my system for a long time. System consists of Jolida Fusion Preamp and JD1000P amplifier. Both plugged into Futman Elite 15 power conditioner. It’s not dependent on any sources. Hum is there when amp is on. 
 

I have a dedicated line for the outlet to the Furman. Hum does not increase with higher volume. 
 

Maybe it’s an issue with the power amp but it could be an issue with the house wiring. The house is 62 years old and the fuse box is original and not grounded. Before I pay $800 to have it grounded, what do you think is causing the hum? It’s not cable related as I’ve swapped interconnects. The pre and amp are connected by a balanced cord. 

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I have a quote for a new Siemens box. It’s way out of my budget and comfort zone. I’ve been in the home for 24 years with no electrical issues. There is a new supplemental box installed when I had a bathroom reno in 2014. It runs the sump pump in addition to the bathroom circuits. 

There is no equipment ground. That is because I tried grounds and it made no difference.

The Furman does not have this indicator.

I don’t have an answer about the ground. I assume when they ran the new lines they just tapped into the existing fuse box. Aging a ground to that was not part of the contract. That is why I am now considering having a ground added.

 

yes I have a basic multimeter. 

Yes a very good electrician told me it’s not grounded. There is a TV but no cable box. I stream. 

FYI the hum existed before the electrician installed the dedicated line. Im

not home to look at the receptical at this time. 

Thank you. I don’t remember if I used a cheater prior to the dedicated outlets which by the way are not GFCI. I isolated the power amp and there is hum from both speakers. When I plug it directly into the wall, there is hum from both speakers but the frequency seems a little different. 

Then I did use a cheater. Yes the outlet is same as the Amazon link in your last post.