Jolida JD-100 New unit with bad HUM.....hum


I am in the process of breaking in a Jolida JD-100 C. Johnson’s mod #1. I received the cdp last night and have played on repeat for 15 or so hours. Out of the box listening was a little rough but improving every few hours. I like rock and roll and a bit Loud (so I’m told). I’m very concerned of a distinct hum that I am hearing at moderately high listening levels especially when I pause the cd. I have checked the power on both a house supplies and through a 5kva isolation transformer the I installed for my components. Tried grounding the JD-100 case from the ground terminal provided on the unit but no help. I have changed interconnects still the hum is there. I have change inputs to my pre and still get the hum. The CJ mod has upgraded output (RCA’s) so I tried the original and still the hum. This is the first experience with tubes I have had since the 70’s and I don’t know if it is just the normal tube hum or if I have a defective unit. Anyone’s advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks T. J.
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Can't help you beyond the fact that mine is mummless at any volume. Dosen't sound normal for this unit.
Holy cow! My degree is in Mechanical engineering so naturally, if I can't see it I can't understand it! My head is still spinning after reading your detailed response. I'll just let it go and assume that my little 3-pronged vs. 2 pronged response was as helpful to you as my wife asking me if a sharper pencil would help me with a particular difficult kitchen remodel last year! I'm sure the rest of us are curious to know what your dealer has to say tomorrow. It really is too bad because the Jolida is one fine player in it's price range. Good luck.
Just a thought I forgot until now, when I bought my JD100 it replaced a 15 year old Philips CD carousel. The Philips only had a 2-pronged plug, the JD100 of course has a 3 prongged plug (ground). When I first hooked up the JD100, I had a tremendous humm. I e-mailed my dealer and he told me I may have a ground loop. I put a cheeter plug on the Jolida cord at the outlet and problem solved. I have since installed dedicated lines and no humm at all even with the grounded plug. I guesss I'm asking if the cdp that you replaced had a 2-pronged plug? You may be experiencing the same thing? Let me know.