Sony HAP-Z1ES HDD audio player. FAULTY ?????? a new owner


just received a used  sony HAP-Z1ES HDD audio player, when it is powered on the relay is loud, then the internal power transformer makes a hum noise , I'm not used to hearing a hum from home audio gear is that normal,  my other audio gear is , modwright , pass labs , krell, thanks all for your time and input
nikonf

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I have a new unit, received from CA, and I have the hum too. I can't hear it 20ft away as the other member mentioned but it's most definitively there and very irritating considering the price of the unit.
Thankfully I bought it on ebay and it will need to go back. I just hope they have another unit to ship to me.
I have quite a few Sony GS and ES components and all are perfect, some have been going for years and years without a hitch.