Hum Isolation Suggestions.


I recently change my amp from ARC tube amp to a Classe solid state amp because the tube amp stopped working and need some repair. The table after reconnecting to the pre amp has a slight hum, and after connecting the ac power cord of the table to ac source, the hum is even more severe. (The table has a ground lead to the pre amp, and is connected.)

Any suggesions would be greatly appreciated!
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Showing 1 response by mcfarland

Check your headshell connections to see if any have loosened, the same with all other connections from the RCA cabling and DIN connectors should they be present. A cheater plug on the tables power cord may also help. If you have TV cable connected to your system this may also be the culprit. If that is the case you can try calling the cable company (I doubt they'll do anything, as they didn't in my case) but Mondial makes an isolation device that is very effective called the Mondial Magic, selling for around $75 (at least that's what I paid for mine about 6 years ago). I hope this advise helps. Happy listening.