I had a Simplex with hum too and the solution was to buy shielded phono cables. I ordered a set from Grover Huffman and the hum went away.
WTL Simplex II>A23 Interconnect>& Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II Hum
Hello All,
First post, apologies in advance for poor etiquette. My (new) WTL Simplex II has been causing me some annoyance with a persistent audible hum, presumably, a ground loop. I’ve done all of the usual isolation maneuvers to no avail. That is, until now! I touched the ground lug and the right and left A23 interconnects and the hum dissipated significantly. When I touched the ground lug and the actual right and left channels plugs on the TT the hum seemed to all but disappear. Not sure what my next move is - grounding the ground lug to the right and left channel plugs seem daft! Any advice here would be appreciated.
My system (analogue chain) is as follows:
WTL Simplex II>Auditorium 23 interconnects (parallel-symmetrical design with the shielded plugs in amp)>Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II integrated amp.
Note: I’ve tried both London Decca Super Gold and a Clear Audio Arum Classic Mk II Wood cartridges and both hum.
First post, apologies in advance for poor etiquette. My (new) WTL Simplex II has been causing me some annoyance with a persistent audible hum, presumably, a ground loop. I’ve done all of the usual isolation maneuvers to no avail. That is, until now! I touched the ground lug and the right and left A23 interconnects and the hum dissipated significantly. When I touched the ground lug and the actual right and left channels plugs on the TT the hum seemed to all but disappear. Not sure what my next move is - grounding the ground lug to the right and left channel plugs seem daft! Any advice here would be appreciated.
My system (analogue chain) is as follows:
WTL Simplex II>Auditorium 23 interconnects (parallel-symmetrical design with the shielded plugs in amp)>Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II integrated amp.
Note: I’ve tried both London Decca Super Gold and a Clear Audio Arum Classic Mk II Wood cartridges and both hum.
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