The 2300A is a Very Good sounding amp! The one I own has a mechanical hum and I have yet to own a CJ amp that don't have this condition to some degree or another. Considering the massive size of the Ecore transformer this is not surprising or unusual. You can try tightening the transformer bolts or call CJ Monday because I do believe they sell a damping pad that reduces mechanical hum & inserts between the transformer and mounting plate.
Conrad Johnson 2300A help needed
Hi All,
I am the new owner of the amp referenced above and absolutely love its sound with my recently aquired Thiel 2.4s and Threshold FET 9 preamp. But, as has been reported in comments on it, it has a pronounced mechanical hum from the transformer which is noticable any time the program material is very soft. I'm not talking obnoxiously loud, but definitely noticable enough to be distracting in my otherwise very quiet room. It is soft, but clearly audible 15 feet away if listening for it. I'll be calling C-J Monday to discuss this, but wonder if anyone has had a similar issue which they successfully addressed.
Thanks in Advance!
I am the new owner of the amp referenced above and absolutely love its sound with my recently aquired Thiel 2.4s and Threshold FET 9 preamp. But, as has been reported in comments on it, it has a pronounced mechanical hum from the transformer which is noticable any time the program material is very soft. I'm not talking obnoxiously loud, but definitely noticable enough to be distracting in my otherwise very quiet room. It is soft, but clearly audible 15 feet away if listening for it. I'll be calling C-J Monday to discuss this, but wonder if anyone has had a similar issue which they successfully addressed.
Thanks in Advance!