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Help - static noise in speakers

I hear static in one speaker.  I switched the speaker wires and the static changed speakers, so I guess its coming from the amp or from the speaker wire.  Its not loud but its noticable.  I have a Mcintosh 352 integrated tube amp and Audioquest Red River cables.  It happensd regardless of the input, so its not the table or the streamer.  

Does anyone have any ideas beyond taking the amp in for service?

 

Thanks

mojo771

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sns
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I'd not continue to use the amp, continuing static after swapping everything means this internal issue. You may end up in catastrophic failure if situation left unresolved, I know this from direct experience.

sns
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Any noise due to external factors would show up on both channels, my best guess of OP issue is failing cap, resistor, cold solder, either diy repair or return to manufacturer, let them diagnose, this all speculation at this point.

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