DCAudioDIY.com

DC Area Audio DIYer's Community
It is currently March 28th, 2024, 2:11 pm

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 14 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2
Author Message
PostPosted: May 10th, 2020, 12:43 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: January 15th, 2015, 7:19 am
Posts: 1697
Location: Baltimore MD
Tom I know about the dangers that is why I don't want to cheat.
I did try my cart monopoly blocks and hum was there.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: May 10th, 2020, 1:19 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: July 24th, 2015, 4:17 pm
Posts: 1701
Location: Parkville, Maryland
tomp wrote:
I could not find the original post on DAC generated noise but I was using a USB DAC with my laptop to feed an amp with unbalanced inputs. The PC noise was filtered to ground by the power supply internal noise filter and was picked up by outer shell of the amplifier inputs. When I put a cheater on the PC power supply the noise went away. Note that this was not AC hum but higher frequency switching noise. But it did illustrate that a noise filter in one component can put out various kinds of noise on the ground line.

Above all, remember that using a cheater can be fatal if you get a fault from line to chassis in one of the components and then come in contact with something that is grounded. Definitely can ruin your day. :(


But he would die with a shit-eating grin on his face because the music was so awesome and noise free.

_________________
Walt


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: May 10th, 2020, 2:35 pm 
Offline

Joined: February 28th, 2013, 3:31 pm
Posts: 363
Pelliott321 wrote:
....I did try my cart monopoly blocks and hum was there.

Thanks. Just asking the obvious. Are the amplifier and preamp plugged into the same outlet? Not just the same circuit, but the same outlet/power strip? I've experienced hum from that before. Plugged a powered sub into an outlet (same circuit) across the room and got wicked hum. Plugged into the same power strip as everything else, silent.

Are you using Audiophile power cords? If so, try a generic set of power cords. I've seen those introduce hum.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: May 10th, 2020, 2:57 pm 
Offline
User avatar

Joined: January 15th, 2015, 7:19 am
Posts: 1697
Location: Baltimore MD
It was Cary monoblocks
Yes believe me I tried it all I went back to standard cords fearing my 10ga diy cords slipped a gear


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 14 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2

All times are UTC - 5 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 39 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group