Opps, me too. If you are hearing it entirely from the amp body, I would open it up and see if the toroid is loose. If not, loosen it and see if there is rubber beneath it. If not, add three small strips and retighten.
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?
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