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Parasound Halo Integrated Buzz/Hum
I had some more contact with the folks at Audio Advisor. I had to follow up, but they are actually really nice folks to work with. They were willing to get a new unit and listen to it themselves before shipping anything out. They claimed the unit ... 
Parasound Halo Integrated Buzz/Hum
Not yet. I returned the unit on Sunday, 1/28 and it was delivered at Audio Advisor the afternoon of Tuesday, 1/30. I was hoping I would be contacted a day or two after but that did not happen. I decided to call them on Monday, 2/5, and ultimately ... 
Parasound Halo Integrated Buzz/Hum
Quick update:The Parasound CEO actually had someone from the dealer cc'd on our correspondence. He asked the dealer to have it shipped back. They are mailing me a label and I will return it at some point next week. Everyone involved seems really p... 
Parasound Halo Integrated Buzz/Hum
@helomechI fully expect it to be the amp as well. I will still test it at a friend's house, just to be sure. If it also hums there, which I expect, I will contact the dealer. Thanks for your input.  
Parasound Halo Integrated Buzz/Hum
Thank you all for the responses. @erik_squires , @oddiofyl I do not have cable TV, so I am afraid that can’t be the cause. I do have cable internet and an antenna, but I have tried the integrated with those unplugged. In fact, I have literally unp... 
Parasound Halo Integrated Buzz/Hum
stereo5:I wish that was an option, but I bought it online. That is also why I am trying to find out if it’s the amp or maybe the AC lines in my building. I would rather not deal with the return process. I certainly appreciate your input, however, ...