Phono preamp hum


I have a inexpensive Bellari phonostage that sounds pretty good after a 15 minute warmup, but develops a terrific hum after about 30 minutes.  It has one tube.  Anyone have an idea?

boxcarman

It’s impossible to solve this sort of problem “long distance”, once you’ve eliminated the obvious. You did not answer the other obvious question; is your phono stage wall wart plugged into the same outlet as your linestage and amplifier? If not, try that. If yes, then maybe consult Bellari in Colorado. 

It could conceivably be a tube socket problem but unlikely to be the tube itself, although strange things do happen. I would try wiggling the tube gently in its socket or even just tapping it with the eraser end of a pencil to see if that changes the character of the hum. Good idea. 

@lewm  No it isn't.  @Kokomo  Nope, I have given up on it.  I have another unit that works fine.

Your OP is dated 11/15, and on 11/16 you already have replaced the unit. Was this just a quiz?