loud hum from power amp.


recently I upgraded my Mono power amp to a high power mono power amp. After connection, I noticed loud hum coming from my speakers. After reconnecting the system back to my old Power amps. the hum disappeared.

Can anyone pls tell me whether the problem originated from the new power amps? What can i do to address the problem?
kctan

Showing 1 response by 1markr

It may be some kind of grounding issue in your electrical somewhere. It has happened to me as well, where one amp is perfectly silent, and another amp buzzes / hums like crazy through the speakers. Some amps are sensitive, some not.

A quick check to see if there is a grounding loop / problem is by inserting a ground defeating plug into your outlet, then plug your amp into it. If the hum is gone, you have a grounding issue.