Just a thought but how close is the phono stage to the amplifier?? I know I have issue with mine buzzing if it is to close to the power amp.
Ground loop b/w amp and phono stage
I recently bought the Ayon Triton integrated and when it is connected to my phono stage, Pass Labs XP-15, there is a major buzz coming through the speakers which increases as you turn up the volume. You can even hear it through the music when played at high volume. Needless to say, I'm not playing vinyl at the moment. But when I used the CD player, there is no buzz at all. It's only there on the input which the phono is connected to.
I have used cheater plugs, cheap cables with the ground removed, I've connected the amp directly into the wall plug, I switched from unbalanced to balanced interconnects, and am currently out of ideas. The Pass worked perfectly with my previous solid state mcintosh gear.
I have used cheater plugs, cheap cables with the ground removed, I've connected the amp directly into the wall plug, I switched from unbalanced to balanced interconnects, and am currently out of ideas. The Pass worked perfectly with my previous solid state mcintosh gear.
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Jea48, I tried all those suggestions except the TT switch. I have used four different interconnects between the amp and the phono and used all the amp inputs on the amp. Ghost rider, the phono is on the shelf below the amp on a wide shelf, but I have moved it to different parts of the shelf and even off the shelf altogether. No change. Atmasphere, yes I used cheater plugs on the amp. I also used a cheater plug on the power conditioner. No change. If I do not connect the ground wire to the phono stage, the sound is reduced but it is still there. Any more ideas? |
If I do not connect the ground wire to the phono stage, the sound is reduced but it is still there. Any more ideas? Ssayeed, Did you try to connect the ground to the chassis of the integrated amp? Maybe a screw on the bottom of the amp. Have you check for proper AC polarity orientation? Sometimes that can cause a buzz. Maybe the amp is crossed.... http://www.boundforsound.com/tweak.htm http://www.gcaudio.com/resources/howtos/acpolarity.html and then there is this. http://www.jensen-transformers.com/an/an004.pdf http://www.jensen-transformers.com/an/generic%20seminar.pdf Just grabbing at straws..... Have you tried unplugging the TT from the AC power receptacle and checked for buzz? |
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