amp transformer hum through speakers ?


what causes amp transformer hum through speakers ?

thanks,

mike
mikesinger
I'm not sure what causes it--all amplifiers hum (some more than others, of course)--and I think it's inevitable that you hear that through the speakers, especially though more sensitive speakers. I have 96dB effcient speakers with 1,000W built-in subwoofers, and I can hear the hum from the subs' tranformers if I get close enough. Fortunately, I generally can't hear it from my seat.
Could be a ground loop hum. Or it could be the amp is too close to the speaker.
Mine has always been caused by a ground loop hum, and fixed with a 3-into-2 cheater adaptor. Either that, or mine have hummed when the tubes are not evenly biased.