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Kondo Overture PM2i - buzzing noise from transformer

Hi to all, 

could anybody please share their experience with Kondo amplifiers concerning noise from transformer.

I experience a little (but disturbing) buzzing sound coming directly from the left transformer of my Kondo Overture amplifier (no noise through the speakers, but directly from the transformer itself).

In a quiet room and when listening at very low volume, you can hear the buzzing noise at the seating position 2-3 meters away from the amp...

Thanks in advance for sharing any experience with Kondo amplifiers.

Best
Robert

robchrou

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chayro
3,028 posts
 

Transformers should not be audibly buzzing. It is not normal. If that were true, all of your transformers would be buzzing.

chayro
3,028 posts
 

It means that Kondo is saying your buzzing is within their specifications.  If you bought it new, you should contact your dealer.  You should not have to put up with anything annoying in a product that is so expensive.  Very unfortunate.  

chayro
3,028 posts
 

Overture audio has an excellent reputation. I have no doubt they will resolve your issues. Maybe they have another Kondo that doesn’t buzz. But I wouldn’t be shocked if you bring your amp into them and it doesn’t hum. Transformers can be sensitive to power lines, as you well know.  Let us know how it comes out. 

chayro
3,028 posts
 

Oh, I thought you bought the amp from Overture Audio.  My mistake.  Who did you buy it from?

chayro
3,028 posts
 

So call your dealer. I cannot tell you how many times I see this. People have issues with equipment and they don’t contact the dealer.  Dealers make big margins on these items and part of that goes to customer service. I cannot believe that any dealer would not take very good care of a Kondo customer. 

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