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Gthirteen's Rogue Tempest is HUMMING

Greetings AudiogoNers!!
It's been a while.

I am thoroughly enjoying a recently purchased Rogue Tempest integrated amp, despite UPS's best efforts to break it...
"Big Ups" to Mark at Rogue for his superior patience and kindness...

Problem is, the outlet in my stereo area is only a 2 pronger, so I have to use a cheater plug, additionally I'm using a BMI Eel. Only source is Rega Planet CD. SHort RCAs. After a couple of weeks, a loud hum began eminating from the chassis of the Tempest. It IS worse when the ceiling fan is turned on, and occasionally, when flicking the fan on and off, you can hear clicking coming through the speakers. What's wierd is that the amp was whisper quiet at first.
I initially bought a $6 Leviton outlet at Home Depot (3 prong) , but never put it in, because I doubted that there was a ground wire in the wall, however there are 2 grounded outlets in my apt, not sure if separate ground wires were run to them. What should I do, guys (and gal)?

Thanks as always, and hello to all my pals.
gthirteen

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marakanetz
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...you can unscrew your outlet from the wall and see if there is a metal box or green wire.
If you find either one of these, you can replace your outlet with 3-prong properly connecting signal, newtral and ground wires.
I'm not sure if it will eliminate hum.
I use an inexpancive Panamax 1500 power conditioner and I have an electric washer in the same circuit line.
Otherwise you shouldn't probably use that wall socket since it doesn't have a sufficient power to drive your amp.
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