Help with Low Level hum in phono


I've noticed a low level hum in my phono section of late. IT is low level, mostly noticeable only when the stylus is raised off the record, not during playing, at higher volumes.

Strange thing is the hum level does not change either with or without the ground wire connected to the ground on the preamp, which is something I am not familiar with. I would expect more audible hum with the ground wire disconnected.

Any ideas or suggestions welcome.

Thank you in advance.
128x128mapman
Problem solved.

Someone on another thread had the same problem. The nearby stacked amp was causing the hum through some sort of inductance.

So similarly, I put about 15" between amp and pre-amp and voila...the hum is gone.
Generally I'd suggest you check the routing of your cables as well. Make sure signal wires are not near AC wires, especially the wire from the tonearm to the phono pre.

Enjoy,
Bob