Are you positive the noise isnt being generated by one of your components?
Dedicated Line Noise Filter?
I don’t know if what I’m seeking exists, so I’m asking the experts.
I have 2 dedicated lines installed; one for analogue, one for digital. They originate at a sub-panel off the main circuit box. The sub-panel is connected by the hot lead and has it’s own ground including a second grounding rod. There is a home surge protector installed at the main circuit box.
I have passive conditioning on both lines for the components, yet I’m still hearing noise thru the speakers (from about two feet away). I live in a city and I suppose it could be dirty power from the grid.
Now to my question; is there a noise filter that can be installed at the site of the circuit panels? My electrician offered a surge protector with noise filtering (plus EMI/RFI), but was very expensive. So, is there a device that can be installed upstream to lower the noise floor?
Many thanks.
I have 2 dedicated lines installed; one for analogue, one for digital. They originate at a sub-panel off the main circuit box. The sub-panel is connected by the hot lead and has it’s own ground including a second grounding rod. There is a home surge protector installed at the main circuit box.
I have passive conditioning on both lines for the components, yet I’m still hearing noise thru the speakers (from about two feet away). I live in a city and I suppose it could be dirty power from the grid.
Now to my question; is there a noise filter that can be installed at the site of the circuit panels? My electrician offered a surge protector with noise filtering (plus EMI/RFI), but was very expensive. So, is there a device that can be installed upstream to lower the noise floor?
Many thanks.
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@winoguy17 , that's a good thought. My SS amp has high gain and was boosting the noise level previously on a shared dedicated line. Since I moved my system to a subpanel with a line dedicated to analogue, the noise floor has been greatly reduced. As a test, I hooked up an old Kenwood amp with much lower power and the noise from the mains was still present. @yakbob , I tried a Jensen transformer between preamp and amp, but I have an Atma-Sphere OTL pre and the transformer ruined the sonics. I've seen some comments by Ralph(atmasphere) where he says putting a transformer inline with an OTL device can have unpredictable or negative results. @lak , I like the concept of the iso transformers and looked at how you've implemented them. That type of setup would work in my basement, but cost is a consideration. I will ask my electrician about it and show him your pics, thanks. |
No need to filter at the breaker box! Buy a Chang LightSpeed Line Filter which you can plug all your audio equipment into. Has Digital and Analog AC sockets. Does not limit current inflow! Works great IMO! http://www.changlightspeed.com |
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