Since you mentioned two dedicated circuits, are you using isolated ground receptacles? If so, check the ground wires. Remember, an isolated ground requires an insulated ground wire. You should not use Romex. The ground wire is not insulated. I’m not an electrician but when I installed a new receptacle for my system. Based on my readings, an isolated ground has different grounding specs. In my case, I could not use an audio grade receptacle like PS Audio or any other brand that required an insulated ground wire for an isolated ground. I ended up using a Hubbell 8300 hospital grade receptacle. Hope this helps.
Ground Loop?
I seem to have a ground issue with my phono preamp a Parasound JC3 Jr that just started about 3 months ago. I've tried very thing. A different Preamp (Moon 350p) replaced an Emotiva XMC-1 Different TT but still has the issue whether it's connected or not. I have 2 dedicated 20 Amp lines direct to fuse box and plugged them directly into the sockets bypassing my conditioner Audiance V8. It's a tapping sound with static but when I touch the loading pot in back it stops chattering but has a low-level hum. I have even sent it directly to Parasound and no issues were found. Going nuts!
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