My tube amp power supply is buzzing away Help


My tube amp - Mcalister Audio has an outboard power supply that buzzes quite loud. Not through the speakers, but the unit itself makes a buzzing noise I can hear 15 feet back - very obvious.

I have read there is some material you can buy to place under the transformer to help. The transformer does not seem well mounted - kind of lose. Can anyone tell me the name of the anti-vibration stuff and where to buy it. I think I am going to tweak it before calling the manu to replace.

Thanks,

Bill
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Showing 1 response by trelja

Before you do anything, try tightening the transformer down. You may find you need to go no further. And, if the design is not great, look into fixing THAT first.

Trying these other products is good, but unless you first batten down the hatches, you are surely putting a band - aid on the real issue, and your results will not be maximized.