Static / Fuzzy Sound in Speakers

I dont know what you call it in english, but the static is coming from the top part of the speaker. I know because when i put my hand on top of it the static fades.

I tried your test Keis,and couldnt hear the scrapping noise.

I still cant explain why this phenomenon is aggravated when i use my Wadia direct to the amp. I cant for the life of me understand the difference with using a pre or an integrated.

Could it be the preamp part of my Wadia causing this ? If so what does it mean ?

Cheers

Another thing to try...

See what happens when only one cable is connected to the cd player. If you don't hear the sound then this is probably what is called a ground loop problem.

It is suspicious that you have this problem in multiple systems in your house. This tends to point to something other than specific equipment - like the wiring in the house.

I am also curious as to your description of the sound as "static/fuzzy". Usually ground problems would be described as a "buzz". Static is the sound of a radio between stations, something like the sound of the ocean. A buzz is a different kind of noise.

There are inexpensive gizmos available at hardware stores that plug into an outlet and tell you if the outlet is wired properly. Would'nt hurt to find out.

The saga continues..

Sean? Sean. Sean!

From your experiments, it seems that *airborne* noise is being picked up by yr Wadia - and/or by the elec. circuit.

Do you have TV antennae, TV connections, plates, or similar a/video gear nearby? Try DISCONNECTING.

Also, OTHER (stock, anything) interconnects you can try?

It's indeed surprising that this noise disappears w/ the Sony, BUT surfaces elsewhere in the house.

When I had "static" noise, it came from caps or resistors (don't remember which) in my tube amp -- this is probably not yr case, as you have identical noise in other systems.

I think we need Sean & Co. Good luck!