Schitt freya preamp hum- how do I get rid of this?


When I use the tube output mode it hums. It goes away  in solid state Mode.  Does this mean I have to replace the tubes or is it just because it's a cheap preamp?

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Showing 1 response by jetter

Is the hum through the speakers, if so, both speakers?  If it is through the speakers, but only one speaker, try changing the tubes from left to right.  If the hum changes speakers, you know it is a bad tube.   If the hum doesn't change speakers may be a bad unit.  But one last test, gently tap the tubes, and if you get a loud pop it may just be microphonic tubes.   

The above testing should just take a couple of minutes.  If it doesn't help, be sure to send it in for a replacement.