Hum in speakers, and suggestions for stopping it


Hi, everyone.

Any success stories in scenarios similar to mine, described below? Grounding boxes? Outlet upgrades? Gadgets like the Morely Hum Exterminator (née Ebtech Hum X)? I’m looking for a non-invasive solution (e.g., not getting a dedicated line into the room).

The situation: I had each of my PS Audio M700 amplifiers plugged in to a Stellar PowerPlant 3. The system sounded great, but I knew I'd likely get better sound with the M700s in the wall outlet. I made the switch and there was a huge improvement -- so I want to keep this configuration.

However, there's now a hum in the speakers. Given that there was no hum with the M700s in the PowerPlant 3, I think it's safe to assume the problem is the wall outlet. I can't hear the hum 99.5 percent of the time when music's playing, but ... well, you know.

"My" electrician came out yesterday and said doing a dedicated line to the outlet would entail demolition and/or other options that aren't feasible right now.

Thanks much!

speakeasy412

Showing 1 response by carlsbad2

Your best bet is to get plugged back into a PSA PP.  The PP3 is indeed small for 2 x 350W amps.  Try plugging one into the wall and one into the PP3.  One amp should be good in a PP3, if so, you can find another PP3.  Or just upgrade to a PP10 or PP12.  I have the PP10 and swear by it.

Jerry