agharion

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Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Thanks everyone for your feedback and advices. I think I will take the easy way out, ie play records without the sub. Thanks a million.  
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Hi mulveling, thanks. I will certainly look into the Hagerman.  If I can’t resolve the problem, getting the Hagerman at $1289 sounds like a good option. I was interested in the Pass Labs XP-27 but the price is way up there. From my experience wit... 
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Hi dmguragno, thanks. I just moved the phono power cord to another receptacle. I had an experience that a defective receptacle caused my power amp to overheat.  
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Hi Noromace, not in use means not playing and still connected to the select source. my turntable is far away from a corner and the sub is at least 5 ft from the turntable. At this point, I probably should try the rumble filter. I will give KAB a... 
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Thanks, jetter. If I can’t resolve the issue, that’s the only option. Luckily Aesthetix makes good phono. It is just as enjoyable with or without a subwoofer. To me, the primary issue is not whether I use the sub or not. I am deeply concerned tha... 
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Thanks again misstl. I get the rumble when the turntable is not in use. my turntable is about 6 or 7 years old. Lightly used because I listen to digital most of the time.   
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Thanks misstl. Jim White did mention RIAA curve boost. Jim also said it was impossible to eliminate the rumble to zero although I was assured the rumble was eliminated before I paid for the service. I don’t mind a little rumble but no one can list... 
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Since the problem persists after tube swapping, I am beginning to suspect there are defective parts in the unit. when lightning strikes twice, it cannot be just coincidence. Before I acquired the I/O, I got a Rhea Signature. The minute I turned i... 
Tube Phonostage Causing Rumble and Noises
Thanks for the feedback. I asked Jim White about the rumble filter and he said it was a bad idea. I set the sub volume at around -20 dB. Crossing over at 35 Hz for the Apogee and 85 for the LS3/5 A. Definitely not loud. No issue with the rumble/n...