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Help - I've got an Ocean in my Phono Stage

I'm using a Rega P3 and a Denon 103R cartridge, with a Monolithic PS-1 Phono stage.

The PS-1 just barely has enough gain to handle the Denon cartridge - I've got to max out the gain on it.... however I'm getting this loud background hiss/hum sound that sounds kind of like the ocean at night. I really thought the problem was with the Rega, because I recently rewired it. However, on a whim, last night I unplugged the Rega from the Monolithic and lo and behold - still getting the noise.

I've tested all of the inputs on my pre-amp and amp... so I know that the hiss-hum-ocean sound is coming from the PS-1.

I've tried moving the PS-1 and changing the outlet the power cord is plugged in to.

I know that I've got a lot of RF in my listening area - but am curious why it might only affect the PS-1...

Any ideas on how to fix this problem (like buy a new phono stage that can handle a low output MC cartridge) would be appreciated.

thanks,

ljg

Zenguy (Threads | Answers | This Thread)

03-23-05

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03-23-05 While i'm no expert at your problem,just junior varisity--- ... Avguygeorge

03-23-05 I'm not really familar with the ps-1 but from what you have ... Newbee

03-23-05 An open circuit on the input to the phono preamp may permit ... Eldartford

03-23-05 I think that the thing has only 52db of gain, the cartridge ... Viridian

03-23-05 I agree with viridian(2nd time in 2 days)you are probably lo ... Rwwear

03-23-05 From the looks of it, you got pretty much the same answers t ... Viridian

03-24-05: Audiobugged
Not bad if your listening to a Billie Ocean Lp? Explain an Ocean, CB's, Radio Stations, or just Hum?
Audiobugged (Answers | This Thread)

03-24-05 Does anyone remember the judy collins recording of "far ... Eldartford

03-24-05 Well, its not on lp (forgive me for bringing it up) but if y ... Newbee

03-24-05 Why this obsession with low output mc's? it happens again a ... Psychicanimal

03-25-05 Low output moving coils just sound better most of the time. ... Rwwear