ATI AT6007 amplifier hum


Long time reader and first time poster. I recently traded in my Pass Labs X600.8 amps to ATI AT6007 and AT528NC combo for my 9.1.4 setup. I have 3 dedicated 20A lines which I’ve used previously for the pass labs and now for the ATIs. I did not hear a hum from the pass labs but I’m now hearing a hum from the AT6007. I’m also using proper 20A power cables. There is no hum from the AT528NC. Please advise. Will I need a DC blocker or power conditioner?
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If the hum is coming directly from the power transformer in the amp itself then its caused by DC offset. Other current draws on the circuit can sometimes cause this, in which case you may be able to eliminate the hum by turning different things off until you find the offender. Otherwise its a fairly cheap fix, search for DC offset eliminator, or maybe someone will chime in with the answer.


It's coming from the transformer. I would like to buy a DC offset eliminator to try. I can not find one for 20amp circuit however. I can only find power conditioners that support 20amp but they are much more expensive.
Well you can always hunt around for one. However I seriously doubt that you really need it. 20 amps I mean.
If you get hum from more than one component/brand, there's every chance of finding a solution to the problem.  In your case, with the silent-running Pass, I'm not so sure that these bandaids (e.g. DC blocker) will make any difference.  There are lots of threads of this sort.  I myself have been through this wringer (and I ended up buying different amps).  I wish you luck and success but be prepared for no easy fix.
Kanfive. Call ATI and tell them what is going on. I suspect you need a new transformer. You can also check the transformer mounts. Some companies isolate the transformer from the chassis with special mounts. Check the hardware. In your case I believe your amp has two transformers. 
I had a hum with my ATI Class D amplifier that I use for HT. It was a ground issue that was corrected by simply running a inexpensive shielded wire from the ground on the amp to the ground on the Marantz preamp/processor. 
If you unplug everything else, do you get the hum on the ATI?  Have you tried moving the ATI to another room and testing for hum?
I have almost your exact system; a 7.1.4 using an ATI6005 for my fronts and sides, and an AT527 class D for my rears and atmos. I also have three dedicated 20 amp lines. I have never had any hum issues. In a previous system I had a hum that I traced to a cable box.
Do you have hum just coming from the amp or do you hear it in the speakers?  I have 2 lexicon RX-7s which I think are similar to the ATI. One hums a bit but it’s in a rack in a closet and speakers are dead silent. Like you they are on dedicated 20 amp lines with shunyata viper cables. I have never chased the hum but now I’m intrigued if something in the chain is causing it.  I did have DC offset coming through two Fathom f212v2 subs from my plasma and tivo mini.  I got a $15 screw on for th tivo mini which took it down 50% Andy then still needed an emotiva CMX-2 for the subs to take it all out. That is 15 amp though.  I do have two furman P 8 Pro C units for sale on Pittsburgh craigslist and would be happy to post and sell them on here if you have any interest if that could help you out.  They are one of the few 20 amp items I could locate that weren’t $$$$.