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Ebtech's Hum X Ground Loop Exterm. Do they work?

Has anyone ever tried one these ground loop eliminator's from Ebtech. It is the Hum X Ground Loop Exterminator. I am having grounging issues from my cable tv but, when i disconnect cable it is reduced but still their. I was thinking of trying one these on my Plinius intergrated amp. When i turn the volume up, the hum gets louder. Any suggestions is much appreciated.

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Brian
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jerico
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I had a similar issue - some hum was presenting itself via my DAC, and it got louder as I increased volume. I was able to get rid of it by removing the ground pin of the DAC's power cable (just as an "advance test" as the above poster mentioned). I then picked up a HumX, replaced the ground pin on the power cord, and plugged that power cord into the HumX (and the HumX into the wall). Works beautifully.

Note that the HumX has a current limit of 2 amps (I think).
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