I've heard that analog CATV lines are often the cause of this kind of thing. When I get home I intend to disconnect the CATV feed to see if it goes away.Sounds like a very good idea.
If it was coming from the amp, it should increase in volume with a turn of the volume knob. At least that's what I've experienced. However, because you say it is not, I would suspect cable line (#1), and then check other cables for routing.