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I need help with hum

I've just hooked up a Panasonic DVD A120 to my TV. I've run the component video inputs into the TV but when I run the audio outs to my preamp (a Bryston B-60) I get a nasty hum. What can I do to eliminate this. Will Mondial's magic splitter work? This is my first foray into HT so any help is appreciated.
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aragain
39 posts
 
To Glen -

Are you using the five analog outs on your dvd player? Try the digital out

Dude, I'm not tracking you!

1) A BP-60 doesn't have a digital input.
2) The BP-60 is a two-channel amp.

How can you substitute a digital link for 5 analog outs?
aragain
39 posts
 
It's the ground on the cable.

There is a bunch of info on this over at AudioAsylum.

The problem is that there are two separate grounds - one for the power and one for the cable. They are often at different potentials which causes current to flow (so you get a hum).

Check the forums at AA for possible solutions.
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