PC for Brsyton 4B SST

Thanks guys for the responses. When the time comes for my next purchase I'll be looking into the above mention cables or a Power Conditioner(BPT 3.5 Sig or ExactPower).

Any thoughts on what would be more benificial.

Cheers

Thanks guys for the input I'd rather spend my money else where. The fellow I bought it from used stock cord but he did use an ExactPower unit. Do you guys think a line conditioner is more in line. I'm trying to eliminate EMI/RFI wanting to create a black soundstage which I don't have.

Anythoughts on a viable conditioner that won't alter the sonic signature of my components.

Many Thanks

P.S I still have $$$ to buy CD's. My local HMV as a buy 3 get 1 free limited only to Jazz,Blues,Classical.

I'm sorry I've should have mentioned that I live in an apartment and dedicated lines is not an option. That is why I thought of a Power Conditioner. Even though I can't here it(Buzzing,hissing) from my listening position I know it's there and it bothers me. I just cant't figure it out.
If I must I'll live with it untill I move and get a dedicated room and power.

Tommorow I'll try to call Bryston and see what they suggest.

Many Thanks

Tvad,

My listening distance is 10.5ft and I hear the buzzing from 1.5ft away. It doesn't seem to increase in intensity as I turn up the volume. I can't judge position with my volume nob but from 17dB-0db there was no increase in intensity. At +9 db maximum setting the buzzing did increase.

I've read that Nad recievers have dirty transformers hence the noise. What do you think I should do. I do have my reciever plugged into a Monster HTS2100.

Concerning cheater plugs I didn't know that they were illegal. I found out today when I called my local HomeDepot.

I'll have to rethink my course of action.

Tvad,

What is a cheater plug and where would I get one.

Thanks

Thanks for the info. I guess that I would use this on the male end. I'll look into them tommorow.

Thanks again.

I can hear the buzzing without having to put my hear right up to the tweeter.

The volume range on my receiver goes from -00 where there is no sound. The next step is -61Bd where sound buzzing begins and it ends at+9Bd.

Here is what I've figured out so far. With the reciever on but not my Bryston there is no buzzing. Once I turn on the amp the buzzing starts.

With the amp powered and the Nad off there is still buzzing. If it ends up to be a grounding issue how can I go about fixing it. I've tried my best at arranging my cables but things are pretty tight back there.

Tvad,

Thanks for the time you've taken in trying to help me.

With the reciever completely disconnected there was no buzzing but hissing. I've tried connecting the amp straight to the wall and into my powerbar to little effect.

Believe I've tried myself and thought to give it anoher try. I wish there was a device that would pinpoint the problem instead of all this trial and error.

I have searched and found ground loop isolators ranging from $9.00 to over $100.00 but I'm leary.

Many Thanks

The hiss was still present with the amp connected to the powerbar. The buzz is Present when the amp is turned on. Connections are via RCA.

Here is what I've come up with so far.
Reciever on ,amp on but no RCA cables=no buzz
Reciever on,amp on connected=buzz
Reciever connected to amp but unplugged=buzz
Reciever on,amp off=no buzz
Reciever off,amp on= buzz
Both on=buzz
Source components connected/disconnected=buzz

At this point I thought it might be my rca cables but when I connected my speakers to my reciever like I used to have it the buzz was still there.

This is getting so confusing it's driving me to drink,smoke, and the night is still young.

Tvad,

thanks for all the help. If I ever get this solved I will post it. I kinda thought it might have been my reciever. I don't recall the buzzing being present with my old reciever an Onkyo.

I'll try to see if I can borrow a preamp and do some experimenting.

Thanks

Tvad,

I live in Toronto,Canada and I can buy them but not at a hardware store. According to the sales person at my local homedepot they are a banned item.

I was told I can buy them at the local dollar store but how effective are they I don't know.

Thanks everyone for trying to help me.

Here's is an update to my situation. I went today to a local stereo shop and explained my problem. He suggested that I purchase a Audiophile APS unit. The 700 watt version retailed at 2700.00 Cad a bit out of my price range for now.

Just to set things straight I've tried disconnecting my cable entirely and the buzz still remains. The video is hooked up to my Monster Power Bar and from there to my TV.

All of my components except my amp are hooked to my power bar. The outlet I'm using is a switched one by that I mean a wall switch cuts all power. I've tried tackling this problem before by unplugging all house app and switching outlets the buzz still remains.

I thought some fresh blood this time around might give me some fresh insights.

Many Thanks

Tvad,

I agree with you about the power conditioner.

My reciever is for now operating for both 2/ch and HT duties.

Yes it is correct when the reciever is not connected to the amp and both are turned on there is only a slight hiss. The hiss does not increase with the volume a good thing right.

With the reciever and amp connected and both turned on the buzz returns. It also returns when my amp is taken out of the loop and the reciever running the whole show.

You mentioned the use of a wire can you give me any suggestions.

I have a better repore with another store a different one but I haven't asked them. Next time I visit them I will.

Tommorow I will call Bryston and find out about a ground screw and I'll try the same with Nad.

Unfortunately I bought the amp from a fellow Audiogoner.

Yes the amp is for amplifying the Lt and Rt channels. It might take some doing in obtaining a loaner piece of any kind, but I'll try nonetheless.

What would it mean if I try the wire test and the buzzing goes away or stays the same.

When doing the wire test should the wire be at least a certain gauge.

Rex,

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll try today to get an ohmmeter and test my componets. When using connecting the wire for grounding should I strip the wire or connect it as is.