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Hum in Speakers - AMP switched to Phono
Something else to consider re: ground loop problems. CATV lines are a common source of ground loops if you have a TV connected to the receiver, and a CATV line going into the TV (or VCR or whatever). I had a ground loop problem related to a CATV l... 
Tubed pre-amp for solid state amp?
How about the Audio Electronic Supply AE-3 tube pre-amp (made by Cary). $399 as a kit! $599 assembled! For $800, you could have them build it, and even get the optional oil filled caps and JAN tubes. 
Adcom Preamp & Bel Canto Evo Amplifier
I'm the one who posted on another thread about the Jensen Transformer piece and it sounds like it's worth a try. BTW, it's sold on with a 30-day return privilege, so there's nothing to lose. And in case anyone is wondering, I'm not connected with ... 
Cable TV causing system ground problems!
I agree that the best solution is to keep CATV separate, but for a variety of real world reasons mine isn't. But I've had excellent results in effectively eliminating hum/buzz -- and other problems -- in my audio system using the ISOMAX VR-1FF iso... 
POWER: conditioners vs filters vs cords
All of these items are subject to "your mileage may vary." I recently added a Richard Gray's Power Company unit and it has helped to open everything up and increase the palp factor. But a word on ground loops: in my system, neither a Chang Lightsp...