Dan,
Most likely a power supply cap, especially given that its onset has been slow and insidious. Time to open the hood and check for bulges and leaks; I agree with Al on this and am uncertain why it would only affect one channel.
FWIW, I'm a strong adherent to grounding a system through one point only. Currently, that one point is via my power amp, though optimally the preamp (being the central nexus as it were) would be the best choice. Since I have no active device at the preamp position, and the phono stage floats, the power amp it is. Once ground potentials begin to compete, all hell can break loose.
-Richard
Most likely a power supply cap, especially given that its onset has been slow and insidious. Time to open the hood and check for bulges and leaks; I agree with Al on this and am uncertain why it would only affect one channel.
FWIW, I'm a strong adherent to grounding a system through one point only. Currently, that one point is via my power amp, though optimally the preamp (being the central nexus as it were) would be the best choice. Since I have no active device at the preamp position, and the phono stage floats, the power amp it is. Once ground potentials begin to compete, all hell can break loose.
-Richard