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Noise around outlet, help

Hello,
I'm wondering if someone can help me with this. My outlet is making a low buzz/crackling noise when I plug in the powercord that connects to a Bpt 3.5 sig. The noise goes away when I unplug the pc, so I'm thinking it's not the outlet.
Some background info: new hubbel cryo' outlet (about 1 week), new Bpt 3.5 sig (about 3 days), and new Nite Master (demoed pc) connecting the Bpt to outlet. I have all my components connected to the Bpt.
I haven't noticed this noise before, but today is the first day I have a chance to properly arrange them on my rack and noticed this noise. I've been running the system for about 3-4 days straigth, with an hour off to let things cool down a little every 24 hrs. It's not loud, but I'm concerned as I don't know what's causing the noise. My thanks in advance.
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If the noise is due to a bad connection between the household wiring and the Hubbell, or internal wires from the male wall plug where it connects to your Nite power cord, you could have a safety hazard.

Broken wires or loose connections at either of these points is not good.

Who provided the Hubbell and who installed it?

Do you know if the Hubbell was installed using the "back wire" feature or the side terminal screws?

Does the Nite Master make any noise when connected to another outlet with this same load on it?

I assume your household wiring is copper and not aluminum.
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