Bingo.
I have a ground loop problem....at the very end of the system chain and NOT caused by other equipment (the other gear were very good shiny object distractions).
Performed systematic changes as previously described.
As soon as I got to the D100A amp with and without the 3 to 2 power cord convertor....60 cycle speaker buzz gone/appears.
* Using same existing wall outlets as before; no changes for scientific method approach.
* No donut / toroid in the mix
* Amp plugged straight into wall outlet with no conditioners/regenerators.
I cannot confirm (and I don't feel like sleuthing this deep), but my music room wall shares a wall with the garage. Even though all garage outlets use a separate and dedicated fuses, I am wondering if the wall mounted Electric Vehicle transformer on that shared wall, the garage refrigerator along that shared wall, or the tankless water heater along that shared wall are tapping into the same ground.
Regardless....I have zero 60 cycle hum from my speakers when I lift the ground for the D100A.
Montaldo, my hunting is done. I have given you one process / approach.
Happy hunting, Mr Montaldo.
-stu
I have a ground loop problem....at the very end of the system chain and NOT caused by other equipment (the other gear were very good shiny object distractions).
Performed systematic changes as previously described.
As soon as I got to the D100A amp with and without the 3 to 2 power cord convertor....60 cycle speaker buzz gone/appears.
* Using same existing wall outlets as before; no changes for scientific method approach.
* No donut / toroid in the mix
* Amp plugged straight into wall outlet with no conditioners/regenerators.
I cannot confirm (and I don't feel like sleuthing this deep), but my music room wall shares a wall with the garage. Even though all garage outlets use a separate and dedicated fuses, I am wondering if the wall mounted Electric Vehicle transformer on that shared wall, the garage refrigerator along that shared wall, or the tankless water heater along that shared wall are tapping into the same ground.
Regardless....I have zero 60 cycle hum from my speakers when I lift the ground for the D100A.
Montaldo, my hunting is done. I have given you one process / approach.
Happy hunting, Mr Montaldo.
-stu