Well, the easiest answer is to take it to a tech. I don't think your speakers are so efficient that they are revealing the problem. Obviously it is not a ground loop problem. Your amp may be picking up something being broadcast from nearby, but you say there is nothing nearby so I think you need to turn to the design of the amp or a part that has failed. Have you talked with Forte about your problem. That would be a first place to start.
Need Help Combating Power Amp hum
I have a vintage Forte Model 5 power amp purchased used on Audiogon. It is a nice sounding amp, but is plagued with a constant, low level HUMMM which is just audible from my listening chair when the room is very quiet. I understand hum modulates/distorts the music which is undesirable.
My speakers are an MTM design with 90dB sensitivity (the other owner used Magnapans and didn't notice the hum).
The amp uses a toroidal power transformer and all the signal wires are routed carefully away from the power supply components. The hum occurs even when the inputs are shorted/disconnected, ruling out my other components. Power cord polarity and grounding were also checked.
Any ideas/techchniques to eliminate this hum?
My speakers are an MTM design with 90dB sensitivity (the other owner used Magnapans and didn't notice the hum).
The amp uses a toroidal power transformer and all the signal wires are routed carefully away from the power supply components. The hum occurs even when the inputs are shorted/disconnected, ruling out my other components. Power cord polarity and grounding were also checked.
Any ideas/techchniques to eliminate this hum?