rlh20

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Sony SCD-1
I've used an SCD-1 for about 3 months. Never experienced anything like what you describe. Stating the obvious: have you checked all cable connections? Is the hum in both channels? Sounds like you've got either a cable problem (especially if hum is... 
Jeff Rowland amps, any coments?
I've used Rowland gear for over ten years. Old original Coherence One preamp and Model 7 monoblocs. Very very good sound and completely bulletproof. My preamp and amps have been on (the preamp doesn't even have an "on/off" switch) for over ten yea... 
Vandersteen 5 sound with solid state amp
Another voice from the audio wilderness: I run my Vandersteen 5s with a pair of 10 year old Rowland Model 7s (300 W./channel) and they sound great. However, I still think some good tubes would be interesting... Robert