Transformers humimg........again


Yes I'm starting a new transformer hum thread. I read through most of the others, but did not find the info I was after, sorry.
Let's start. I have a dedicated 20A line for my audio gear. Gear consists of a BPT 3.5 Signature ac isolator, Jolida JD9 II phono pre, Naim 5i-2 int. amp., two REL T-5 subs, and a Clearaudio Concept TT. Now the important part, ALL components that utilize a transformer (BPT, Naim, REL's) all have transformer hum. And yes, it is transformer hum, NOT sound from the speakers. I had a buddy, who's an electrician, over last night, and we tore everything apart from the main box to the outlet, no results. Tried many other outlets in the house, with and without the BPT unit. No difference, all transformers still humming, whether alone or not. Unfortunately, my power is fed to my house from overhead lines, but so be it. I can't change that unless I move.
Question to answer, "what can I do to stop the transformers from humming?" The hum is not overwhelming, fairly subtle actually, but nonetheless, it is something I would like to eliminate.
Can anyone offer experienced or educated replies?

Thanks :)
shawnlh

Showing 3 responses by pbnaudio

You can install a balanced power transformer outside by your electrical panel to feed the 20A dedicated line. Although not to code (JEA48 can fill you in on the details ) it will cure the problem.

For more details on balanced power look up Bryson's Tourous products and Equitech they offer sub panels with balanced power transformers.

Good listening

Peter
Shawn,

Jim (jea48) is the author of the post above, he is always very knowledgable and informative about matters as your current perdicerment ( pun intended / or not 😄)

Jim points out that you already have balanced power from you power conditioner, so one question comes to mind do all your components transformers hum if plugged in by them selves or as a whole, if as a whole one of your components may have a faulty power supply which cause the other components transformers to hum.

Best of luck

Peter