Classe Amp buzzing/humming...any ideas??


I have a Classe CA-151 150X2 amp that has a buzzing/humming sort of sound coming from the unit itself, not the speakers!! It is low noise level (can't be heard across the room) and it comes and goes and usually only last for 1 to 2 seconds. My dealer said it was the power coming thru the wall that had a dip or polarity shift.
Classe said it could be Electromagnetic resonance from the power supply. Anybody have any ideas and/or suggestions?
Sound is wonderful, it does not seem to affect the sound.
Thanks for your input!!
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Showing 1 response by stehno

I had a similar issue. Since I knew my amplifier's circuit was on the opposing phase/leg at the service panel, I moved that circuit to the same phase/leg (at the service panel) of my other components. As I was curious to see what sonic benefits would result.

I did not notice any sonic benefits, but that coming and going little amplifier transformer hum went away.

That little transformer hum still re-appears but only when the microwave oven is in use.

Not saying you have the same exact problem, but it's worth a shot.

-IMO