I need help on this one


Okay, Most of the time I am very good at troubleshooting problems but, this one has me stumped. I have been using a Graham Slee Era Gold mkV with no problems for a few months now. I think this has been an outstanding unit.
Now here is the problem. In the last few months I have been through 3 different preamps. First a Rogue Magnum 99. No problem, everything sounded great. Sold the Rogue and bought a Blue Circle BC3. The Era Gold still worked fine but I didn't like the BC3 at all for my musical taste.
I got tired of dicking around and figured I wouldn't spend much time at home this summer and bought a AES/Cary AE-1 to hold me over until the fall season.
Now with the AES there is a very pronounced ssshhh through the AES when I select the channel for LP.
I have tried switching cables, I tried switching inputs. I tried a different elec. outlet for the Era Gold. Nothing I do gets rid of the ssshhh. It is noticeable at a volume setting of about 10 o'clock. Any ideas that I can try?
I have even tried grounding the Era Gold. I am wondering if there is some sort of incompatibility or something with the AES.
scottht
Why blame the product that has exhibited no problems.I would point the finger at the AES unit.
I agree, I feel it has to be the AES. But I was wondering if anyone could offer some technical assistance that would help me eliminate the problem.
maybe it's too obvious and crossed your mind more than once, but how about selling the bc3 and buying another 99 magnum? i imagine you can break even or better.
you admit that everyting sounded great way back whenever that was...
if it ain't broke...smoking or in flames, leave it alone.