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BAT VK75SE buzz and humming ?? help..

Hello all, received a BAT VK-75SE which by the way is a lovely Tube amp for those that are not aware.

Unfortunatly I have plugged it in and have had a constant buzz since day one.. the buzzing remains even when Interconnects are removed and ground is lifted

I have :

1. Plugged the amp in a different part of the house- No Change

2. Changed Speakers and speaker cable - No Change
3. Changed PowerCord and Lifted ground - No Change

The amp itself is dead quiet, no transformer hum or anything.. could tubes do this ? ..

thanks all in advance !

Matt
mzn50
mzn50 OP
180 posts
 
Thanks ..

all LEDs are Green and functining.. but I will check the fuses anyway..

Wow.. tubes are work ..hehehe
Matt
mikelavigne
2,199 posts
 
the Ghost of the Buzzing Halcro's has come back to haunt you.

but seriously, maybe try moving the amps to another room with your surround speakers and Capitole and see if that eliminates the buzzing......you may have some sort of RF that is being recieved by the amps in that room......or try the amps in someone else's system.

try removing the Panamax from the system temporarily.....there may be a conflict someplace.

just a few thoughts from a clueless one......
mzn50 OP
180 posts
 
Hi Mike... no kidding... Im cursed !!!
hehehe

I have a Hydra and plugged the unit with the CAP in another room with an extention cord, never physically moved the 100lb amp ...but will try !

Matt
mzn50 OP
180 posts
 
Ok, moved the AMP to a different room..checked ALL fuses..all looks great ...sounds to me like the amp has a problem !

thanks folks !

Matt
mikem
260 posts
 
Matt, I have the same amp. I use a balanced isolation power transformer for all my power (Equitech).
I have to put my ear near the speaker to hear a hum.
I'm sure Victor will be able to help you out. The amp is wonderful sounding. Hope you get this resolved.
mike
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