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Conrad Johnson PV-14 background noise

Hi.

I noticed a faint background hum caused by my CJ PV-14 (because there is no noise when I turn on the power amp only), it is not obvious but you can hear it when you get really close to the speakers. I have tried a set of new tubes but the noise did not change. Anybody has experience to share?

Thank you!
jeq

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jeq OP
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Rrog, it's a very feint hiss.

Orpheus, I have not replaced any of the capacitor. Do you suggest I do so? or it only applicable to PV12, no need for PV14?
jeq OP
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Thank you for your advises,

Dusty, I have to be very close to the speakers, so I guess it is not unacceptable

Vernneal, I will try other sockets.

Rrog, No, I did not get it from CJ. I got it from Ebay. But the old ones I use are Mullard purchased from CJ and they have noise too. And I tried to call client service of CJ but its always answered by an answer machine.

Dwr,could you please elaborate a little bit what is a cheater plug?
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