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USB Input causes noise across whole amplifier - Musical Fidelity M5si
Thanks. I need flexible options right now, as I'm going through some component failures and repairs, changing of systems, and eventual moving house. I wanted the USB capability to provide one aspect of this flexibility. I'm disappointed that the... 
USB Input causes noise across whole amplifier - Musical Fidelity M5si
Hi carlsbad, Thanks for the suggestions. The computer and integrated amp are on different areas of the room. The comp is on it's own surge protection; the amp is direct into the mains. I have tried reversing the amp power polarity. I'll try run... 
USB Input causes noise across whole amplifier - Musical Fidelity M5si
Hi erik_squires, Thanks for the info and link. Alas, for the $$ I'd like solutions inherent in the device, sigh. I'll look at the isolator though.    
USB Input causes noise across whole amplifier - Musical Fidelity M5si
Hi tony1954, "From what is says in the manual, I would check that the driver your computer (either Mac or PC) is using is compatible " My manual doesn't mention drivers, that I could find anyway. All USB devices are working, and those that requi... 
USB Input causes noise across whole amplifier - Musical Fidelity M5si
Thanks, but this integrated amp doesn't have an optical input.  
Question For Those In The Know About Audio Research Power Amps
Not to beat a dead thread, but I have my (original owner) Mesa Baron being refreshed at Mesa right now (12/2021), and they are honoring the half price tube offer. Though the subtext was that they might not in the future, now that Gibson has bought...