Sounds like you do indeed have terrible power. First, try lifting the grounds on the various pieces in various combinations using cheater plugs. This is very cheap and may at least improve the hum problem. Most simple surge protectors won't do much. I assume you're not able or willing to do any wiring changes, so you may be looking at the PS powerplants or similar if you want to really solve it.
Help with Bad Power
I just moved into a new apartment, and the electricity is just horrible. The lights dim when I turn on my equipment, and I can hear pops from my speakers if I switch anything (lights, ceiling fan, etc.) on. The worst thing is, I can hear a constant buzz coming out of my speakers. It's not super loud, but it is still audible from a distance of 2-3 feet. AND IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY!
I had all my equipment shipped to my new apartment (I was moving from out of state), and there were never any problems like this before. I don't think anything was damaged during shipping. All my equip looks fine.
I've been surfing around on various posts, but what's the best solution here? A cheater plug? A power conditioner? Will a simple surge protector help?
I have pretty severe budgetary constraints here. My system is about at my budgetary limit, and I am not willing to drop $400 on a PS Audio power generator, or whatever the hell they are called.
Any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Thanks!
My System:
Adcom GCD 750 CD Player
Adcom GFP 750 Pre (Passive Mode)
Rogue Audio 88 Magnum Amp
Proac Response 1sc Speakers
I had all my equipment shipped to my new apartment (I was moving from out of state), and there were never any problems like this before. I don't think anything was damaged during shipping. All my equip looks fine.
I've been surfing around on various posts, but what's the best solution here? A cheater plug? A power conditioner? Will a simple surge protector help?
I have pretty severe budgetary constraints here. My system is about at my budgetary limit, and I am not willing to drop $400 on a PS Audio power generator, or whatever the hell they are called.
Any help will be GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! Thanks!
My System:
Adcom GCD 750 CD Player
Adcom GFP 750 Pre (Passive Mode)
Rogue Audio 88 Magnum Amp
Proac Response 1sc Speakers