I have 3 tube integrated amps , a Line Magnetic 518IA, a Finale Audio 7189Mk2 as part of my main system, and an Ayon Audio Spirit 2 in my second system none of them have ever had any transformer hum
How much hum is normal from a new tube amp
I just bought a great sounding Lab12 Suara KT120 tube amp. The issue I am having is a hum that is coming from the transformers. I can hear it with no music playing faintly from my listening position 12 ft. away. The question is, should I return it, or is this normal acceptable.
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@elliottbnewcombjr Yes I meant to say KT150, that's what I have. I have rebiased all the tubes.The hum is present with the preamp off. I used the DB meter from my phone and tracked the loudest reading and it is coming from the back of the amp. I have also changed the power cable, and I just tried plugging it into a different socket. I checked the speaker cables. I have used all this equipment setup with different amps and they are dead silent. |
@blue-magoo You could try a DC blocker. Ensure it's on a flat surface. Any loose bolts on the power transformer? |
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