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Cable tv induced power hum

I have a Proceed AVP HT processor connecting EAD Powermaster 2000 amp, CD,MSB Link DAC, DVD, VCR, Phono, FM, Subs, & Cable, power connected thru Monster HTS 2000. If I switch Amp direct to wall outlet I have a huge hum. Thru Monster powerconditoner it quites down, but is still present. If I disconnect cable from VCR or TV & it goes away and am left with slight speaker hiss. How can I remove hum from my system? Do I ground cable, and if so how? I have no converter box. I have @home internet connection thru cable. Should I try some technique with sources other than Cable TV lead? Should I get another power conditioner or another type power conditioner to eliminate the hum? Thanks in advance for any assistance you can give. Larry Norton
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jaguar
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I'll 2nd Flyguy. I had the exact same problem. I installed the Mondial Magic into the system and all unwanted noises stopped. I haven't heard of any other product that fixes this problem. I dropped cable and got a satellite dish. Didn't have to keep the Mondial in the system after installing the dish. Good luck.
dhodges
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I had the same problem once. I fixed a littel cheaper than the other guys. I converted the 75 ohm signal to 300 ohm then back to 75 ohm and the problem went away. You can get such devices at Radio Shack.
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srama
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I agree with Flyguy and Jaguar. The Mondial MAGIC works, and is the "correct" way of solving a ground loop problem. And, no, I don't work for Mondial - just a fan of intelligent engineering.
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srama
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I forgot - for info on MAGIC, here is the URL: http://www.mondialdesigns.com/acurus/acuhomef.htm Good luck!
mecolwellbc29
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Agreed, 100% with the "Magic" box...it works as advertised! Mike Classe'SSP-25, JoLida 502A,Pioneer Elite DV-05, Denon analog table w/ Grado signature cartrige, Theil 2 2 mains, Paradigm center, B$W surrounds, NAD amps for center and surrounds.
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