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Calling Vandersteen Subwoofer Users

I have a pair of 2Wqs that I absolutely love. There is a small amount of low frequency hum in my system, though. When I plugged in my components to a PS Audio Quintet, the hum was vastly reduced. So I was thinking that I should plug my 2Wqs into something similar. I think that, since the subs are connected to my amp, that power filtering for them might reduce the hum in my system even more. Can I plug the pair of 2Wqs into one PS Audio Duet without compromising performance? All replies appreciated.
bondmanp
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hifiman5
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I have a McCormack DNA-1 and two 2wq subs pugged into one Duet with very good results. The rest of the system receives its power from a PPP.

Go for it!!
audioconnection
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Howd ya make out with the power strip with the whole system?
and Dont break off any grounds..
bondmanp OP
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I won't break off any grounds, John. Haven't had any time to work on the system. Hope to try it out over the holiday. I will keep posting. Thanks.
ig316b
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How'd this work out, I'm having a similar problem with my 2Wq's picking up a slight hum? The rest of the system is dead quite though.
audioconnection
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Ig316b
Did you try all of the above?
I will assume yes
The Grado unshielded cartriges can hum in a Rega table
more so when cart is over the moter.
You can also try a ground wire from your pre amp to the 2WQs ground post
best johnnyr
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