Phono hum


Help! I have a VPI Scout with Dynavector 10x5, Bellari VP129 phono preamp, Anthem TLP1 preamp/tuner and Anthem MCA2 power amp. I have a hum problem I can't get rid of that I didn't have with my Music Hall MMF-5Se turntable. I tried the VPI interconnects (with the integrated ground wire running from the turntable ground to the VP129 ground terminal) and that lessened the hum but it's still there. I also have a loud pop when powering off the Scout motor. The TLP1 has no phono section so I am using the sat/aux input for the turntable. I've run a ground wire from the center screw on the AC outlet to the chassis ground screw on the preamp and that made little if any difference. Any suggestions?
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Showing 3 responses by jmcgrogan2

I have a friend who had a very similar setup who had the same problem. He eliminated it by getting rid of the Bellari.

Cheers,
John
If you do not ground your phono cable, don't you also run the higher risk of a static charge damaging your cartridge? I seem to recall some manufacturers telling me this some time back.