a new amp hum problem...checked the archives

Recently, I purchased a new amp. It hums. Not just the speakers, the amp itself. The only thing I haven't done is open the amp and tighten the screws. Here's what I have already checked out -

Disconnected everything from wall except amp, then disconected everything from amp except speakers. So the only players are the wall, the amp, and the speakers. Tried a cheater plug - no help. The amp still hums and the speakers still hiss. I've plugged the amp into different outlets on different circuits - still hums.

I have noticed that the hum and hiss seem to cycle a bit - it appears to get louder and softer, but I may just be crazy. I love the sound of the amp, but can't live eith the hum. If it's an electric problem, why doesn't it affect anything else? Didn't affect my receiver (which is now a preamp). I have a HSU Research amp for my subwoofer that used to hum, but (I know, I know...) a cheater plug solved that problem. I don't know what to do.

I am very frustrated and need your help.

Thanks,

Dan