ericsch

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Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
@bpoletti Butt out, I live 2 hours away from Parasound headquarters in SF.  
YOUTUBE and Vinyl are gonna bankrupt me!
@prof  I like the way they say "our price", like it's more expensive elsewhere. 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
I will try this tomorrow afternoon, I'm busy for the rest of the day. Thanks.   
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
OK, did that, no hum, silent.It is a clean tone about 60Hz, no buzz. 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
Invictus said:"Do me these two tests.1.) Disconnect the turntable from the JC3+, but leave everything else connected. Short both RCA inputs (center hole to outer sleeve) on the JC3+. Now turn the volume up and report back if the hum is still prese... 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
Thanks for all your great suggestions. I will be trying some of these things over the next few weeks. I will report back.  
I need cables for my 2 channel system
The Analog Room is in Campbell. 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
@dweller  and others I will try the various things you suggested as soon as time allows. I will probably start with moving the JC3+ away from the rest of the system. I have visitors coming for the next 3 or 4 days. Thanks to all for your responses. 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
How about the unused balanced inputs on the JC3+?  Could they be contributing to the problem. I have them covered with tape to keep the dust out. 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
@lewm Brilliant! I'll give that a try soon. Thanks.  
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
@lancelock  Does your setup allow you to separate the power cords and audio cables? 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
@helomech I have another stock headshell with a Shure V15 V-mr and the hum remains. The Sillnote is designated as a phono cable.  I'll try some of your other suggestions and possibly some cable swaps.@yogiboy  I'll try the cheater plug.@invictus  ... 
Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum
Thanks for the suggestions thus far.@hifiman5  I will probably call Parasound if I can't solve the problem on my own. I am confident that the JC3+ is in good working condition. I purchased it from a gentleman who sadly had become ill and had to se... 
Can someone explain to me why : Accupahse Equipment is that expensive ?
Look at Luxman. Same quality, lower prices. 
How much isopropanol is effective but safe for viny?
@boxer12 I use Triton X-100. Photo Flo is also good. https://www.amazon.com/Triton-X-100-Surfactant-500ml-Purity/dp/B009RZZB76/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&am...