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audiojay
06-28-2008, 04:18 PM
i have this hum noise coming from my speakers, my last system used bryston amps with a ground lift switch with made a notable improvement but it was still apparent? hints or suggestions as to what this might be would be helpful and appreciated greatly. my system is listed below, each component has its own dedicated outlet from the panel. nothing except the components changed...

power filtering, conditioning, regeneration? which is better? i've also heard that poor power causes damage to your gear.... any thoughts?

jim w.
06-28-2008, 04:20 PM
might be time for a recap

audiojay
06-28-2008, 04:22 PM
might be time for a recap
the mac stuff is all new; like out of the box last week..... that's the cause for my concern

jim w.
06-28-2008, 04:25 PM
the mac stuff is all new; like out of the box last week..... that's the cause for my concern

post in the mac forum then someone will help yea.

personally ive never owned a mac an never will

avionic
06-28-2008, 04:39 PM
power filtering, conditioning, regeneration? which is better? i've also heard that poor power causes damage to your gearIf Mac gear needs this stuff..:scratch2: PP power supplies in the Mac gear. Is this like a "noise floor" hum real faint. Or loud hum like ground loop hum?

audiojay
06-28-2008, 04:44 PM
If Mac gear needs this stuff..:scratch2: PP power supplies in the Mac gear. Is this like a "noise floor" hum real faint. Or loud hum like ground loop hum?

not a loud hum, more like "noise floor" as you describe as being faint.... which is a little less noticeable in the late hours...

avionic
06-28-2008, 05:45 PM
I'm a skeptic on on line conditioners.But hell give it a try.Noise floor noise is generally inherent to the components used in the equipment for the most part.

cademan
06-28-2008, 06:30 PM
Sunspots! Hee Hee:D

lguise
06-28-2008, 09:32 PM
could be bad connects.