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Newby problem with hum

I'm relatively new to this sick and exciting hobby and need some help from the experts. I am having a problem with hum. I think it's a ground loop issue, but not 100% sure. I get it when I'm switched to CDP and even louder when switched to my LP. I start hearing it when the volume control gets to about 12 o'clock and it becomes quite loud at 3 o'clock. Here's my setup...

Music Hall MMF7 w/ Goldring Eroica MC cartridge
Ah! Super Tjoeb CDP
Kimber Hero interconnects
Manley Stingray Integrated amp
Analysis Plus Oval 9 speaker cables
Silverline Sonatas
Chang Lightspeed line filter

Any ideas would be helpful. If it is a ground issue, where should I start?

Thanks!

Steve
smccull
smccull OP
24 posts
 
You think the PSAudio cables are better than the Analysis Plus?
jsawhitlock
302 posts
 
Smcull, I have not tried the AP wire but have tried the PS Audio Statements and Plus. I have Martin Logans so I use the Statements for the woofers and the Plus on the panels. I think my speaker wire search is over as I'm very happy with the sound. I also use all Lab II PC, Statement IC and there digital IC. You may consider trying the cables as they offer a 30 trial! What dont you like about the AP wire? The new Statements are the best sounding speaker cables I have tried in my system and I think I'm done with wire for now! Happy Lstening!
smccull OP
24 posts
 
Js, I didn't say I was unhappy with the AP's. But then again, since I'm new to this I don't have anything to compare them to.
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hifimatt
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What is a cheater plug???
smccull OP
24 posts
 
Hifimatt,

A cheater plug converts a three prong plug into two prong by eliminating the ground. It helps put everything on a single ground.
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