I have a similar problem with my system, I can hear a radio talk show during the daytime when I play vinyl. It is pretty quiet until I touch the tone arm of my TT, then it gets louder until I release the tone arm. I do not hear it at night time, can't explain this. So I try not to play my vinyl during the day time. I am thinking about a Richard Gray Power Co. conditioner.
Hope this helps someone with RFI problems
I have been living with a severe RFI, or what I thought was an RFI problem for quite some time. At high volumes, I was able to get an Oldies FM station signal out of my speakers when I listened to vinyl. Moreover, I always thought that the sound was lacking in detail and dynamics.
I tried EVERYTHING. Changed phono stages, bought ferrite clamps, strange paper stuff to put on top of my equipment, cable wraps, I even used tin foil over cabling. Changed the location of my equipment numerous times. Bought new cables, etc. I was even considering selling my tube based system and going solid state.
Some things worked alittle, some were a total waste of money and time. Was eventually able to dampen the radio station but there was still alot of noise. Needless to say I was aggravated.
On a whim, last week I brought an APC Smart-UPS unit home from work and installed it in my system. Turns out, the radio station and all the interferance was actually coming from my AC. My house is one big antenna.
The detail is stunning, dynamics are incredible. The music sounds like music again. Needless to say, I already purchased a PS Audio powerplant to replace the APC UPS unit.
I hope this helps someone with the same type of problems effecting their system. I really could not be any happier right now as I have been trying to get rid of the noise problems for 2 years.
-Rich
I tried EVERYTHING. Changed phono stages, bought ferrite clamps, strange paper stuff to put on top of my equipment, cable wraps, I even used tin foil over cabling. Changed the location of my equipment numerous times. Bought new cables, etc. I was even considering selling my tube based system and going solid state.
Some things worked alittle, some were a total waste of money and time. Was eventually able to dampen the radio station but there was still alot of noise. Needless to say I was aggravated.
On a whim, last week I brought an APC Smart-UPS unit home from work and installed it in my system. Turns out, the radio station and all the interferance was actually coming from my AC. My house is one big antenna.
The detail is stunning, dynamics are incredible. The music sounds like music again. Needless to say, I already purchased a PS Audio powerplant to replace the APC UPS unit.
I hope this helps someone with the same type of problems effecting their system. I really could not be any happier right now as I have been trying to get rid of the noise problems for 2 years.
-Rich
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03-23-08: Jsman I strongly recommend a decent power conditioner. Without one, your AC system acts like a giant antenna. I wrestled with RFI for several years until I got a PS Audio Quintet. It's very good at what it does and it's affordable. The Duet has the same design as the Quintet, but with four receptacles rather than ten. They come up on Agon from time to time for about $200. |
I too live in an RF/EM nightmare. My system is literally 50-70' beneath high voltage power lines. These send out enough RF/EM that enter my sys. via phono cart., phono preamp or not to mention how it plays havoc with my phono cable. I've had no luck with a line filter. I'm glad you did. Actually, my biggest problem now is with EM from appliance motors, swithches as they turn on/off. I wish I could get some relief from these!! |
I inserted a new integrated amp in my system a few days ago. Now, I have a hiss/crackle/pop sound coming out of my speakers that is audible, even with music playing at low volumes, from my listening seat. Is this RFI/EMI? How can I tell if I am having this problem? I have all my equipment plugged into a PS Audio Quintet. I have never had this problem before. I only have a one source, digital system. Thanks for your help. |
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