Why is a 1.5-2 volt AC signal on my Neutral line?


I have several music sources e.g. DVD, Phono, DAC, Tuner etc...

I just purchased a NAIM integrated amp and I am experiencing a hum but only from the DVD player.

I have circuit tested the entire house wiring and all is well.

After a lot of investigation I found that some units have a 1.5-2.0 volt AC signal (sounds like a 60Hz signal i.e. hum) between the neutral side of the interconnect and the earth at the power bar.

Panasonic, Pioneer and Sony units I have measured all have this signal present and it varies between 1.5 - 2.0 volts

Luxman and Cambridge Audio gear does NOT have the signal present

All units have a polarized plug with no ground pin

How can the hum be eliminated using the Pioneer DVD with the NAIM Amp?

Thanks
williewonka

I assume the NAIM has a three prong plug? If so, what happens if you lift the safety ground on it?
I just purchased a NAIM integrated amp and I am experiencing a hum but only from the DVD player.

DVD player connected to a TV?
TV connected to CATV?

Disconnect the incoming CATV coax from the CATV box then check for hum.
If no hum..... Buy a Jensen ISO transformer....
Lifting the ground makes the amp hum more

This is a "Stereo" setup only - amp tuner, DVD(i.e. CD) and PHONO - no TV/AV components or connection to cable equipment.

Thanks for the info though - I'll tuck that away for future use