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FInally I have a noise issue

Got a 5M 1/8” (3mm) headphone jack to RCA lead.

When the sound is not playing on the iPad it has low buzz coming out of the speakers.
And I’ve almost convinced myself it is picking up RF.

Other PreAmp inputs are mouse quiet.

 

Should I wind a copper wire around the thing and attach it to the preamp ground as a test?
Or I suppose a properly shielded cable is what is used??

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asvjerry
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Funny, don't experience any noise with the 'droid phones I've owned....

Just dumb lucky, I guess...😏

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holmz OP
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Maybe it is the source?

It was the USB connecting the DAC to the computer that was the source of the hash/noise.
And it appeared on all sources as a ground loop type of input..

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@holmz 5M 1/8” (3mm) headphone jack to RCA lead…USB cable injecting noise…man oh man…should be enough length to tie your garbage bags for the next 4-5 weeks if cut to correct size. Once you’re done with it, get yourself a set of good cables. 

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