You don't have any ties to a cable line, do you? Meaning, you don't have a vcr/tv/Tivo or any component that may touch an incoming cable line connected to the BAT, do you? If so, unplug the inputs into the back of the BAT. Tube preamps are notoriuos for picking up hum from a cable line. I had a problem with a Cary and an Audio Research before I realized I could not hook my VCR up to my preamp.
Good luck,
John
Good luck,
John