Hum in the system


Hi, I just installed a MSB Link DAC III in my system and that promptly caused a low but audible hum. The hum goes away as soon as I turn off my power amp. (but that's not exactly a workable solution....) Now, both the power amp (Acurus A-100) and the MSB have 3-pronged plugs, so I wonder if there is a ground loop problem. My question is, how do I fix it? The Mondial M.A.G.I.C won't work, because it is a cable ground isolator - at any rate I don't have cable TV. Any suggestions/solutions will be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Had this problem for long.Solved by a really bright guy Arnie Nudell AKA Genesis Tech.I have Three inputs into my KBA A+V Standard(KBA)=Krell Boat Anchor DVD/CD(coax)SAT(Toslink)VCR(composite analog)He said turnoff and unplug imputs.I unpluged VCR and no hum.I had tried everything.
Had this problem for long.Solved by a really bright guy Arnie Nudell AKA Genesis Tech.I have Three inputs into my KBA A+V Standard(KBA)=Krell Boat Anchor DVD/CD(coax)SAT(Toslink)VCR(composite analog)He said turnoff and unplug imputs.I unpluged VCR and no hum.I had tried everything.Ihad tried it all.Krell Tech said cheater plugs Mac Tech said file plug on my 7106 and reverse polarity Dealer said ground chassis together.All said turn off inputs but turning them off does not affect ground loop.GOOD LUCK