Slight hum from left speaker -- Help appreciated


Two weeks ago I installed a new amp and preamp (Pass Aleph 30/FT Audio LW-1) in my system and since then I've had a very slight hum from my left speaker. It's not distracting, but it's something I'd like to get rid of. I've switched out interconnects and speaker cables and nothing changed. I did a search for ground loop hums and I could not find any useful information other than cable TV may be a problem and we don't have cable. Any hints on what could be causing the hum would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
budrew

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Your plug has three prongs, the positive, the negative, both of which are flat, and the ground which is round. You will in essence be disconnecting the round ground prong. To do this go to you hardware store and get a "cheater plug" this is a plug which has three slots for your plug but only has the two flat prongs - these you plug into your outlet. Do not connect the ground wire on the cheater plug to anything.
which component is causing your hum? Just reverse interconnects, one at a time, starting at the source, and when the hum moves to the other speaker you have found the source. Then see if the interconnects are near a power source. You can also try to float the ground on that component. you could have hum induced by the location of a nearby component (i.e. amp). Move your equipment and see what happens....