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Grounding turntable to stop static pop.

After retirement, am again running vintage equipment just removed from extended time in storage:  two ARC d115s, ARC sp10 and VPI Scout - cartridge is new Soundsign. After considerable break in all seemed well.
But now the problem is a static pop originating at the table that seems to throw off the amps - loud pops, plus the amp supplying the bass has a significant hum.  The ground post on the pre is loose and may not be functioning correctly.  Reason for the static pops?  Can I ground the table without using the pre?
PLUS am now in lower Delaware, just minutes north of Ocean City. Had a good tech in DC, but he's two hours away. Anyone know of a good tech here in lower slower Delaware?
TIA for comments, suggestions or recommendations!
DaveM
dmcneilly

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oldhvymec
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OP, be aware that cable and router boxes can cause a lot of noise in your stereo.  Look there if your using it for a source.

Noise, routing is usually a problem, cables just can't be plugged and dropped.. NONE of my cables touch. It looks like "Cable art". That's right "cable art". Lift cables UP and DOWN and see if the noise Yo Yo s. IF it does it's routing. If it stays the same, it's a ground loop, like MC said..
A difference is voltage between components. 10.00 usd Ground Loop eliminator will fix it.. Otherwise, Routing is your friend..

Plug and unplug can clean things too.. Years of storage.. just saying.. CLEAN is good... Plugged in all the way, too.. ALL THE WAY...

Valve amps.. pull the valves and reseat them.. stuff like that.. ALL THE VALVES. 

Regards
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