phono noise

I picked up a Project 2.1 tt yesterday. When I put my pre amp on phono and turn up the volume I can hear the tuner. This is with no record playing. Why is this?

gelmhirst06-19-2004 11:45am

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jfrech Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,816 posts 06-19-2004 at 11:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Unplug your CD and digital gear to. While that likely won't be the cause of your issue above, it will lower your noise floor somewhat...
gelmhirst OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 64 posts 06-19-2004 at 08:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks guys! This makes perfect sense. And I will just keep the tuner off while listening to my vinyl.
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jphii Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 485 posts 06-19-2004 at 01:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It's possible your interconnects are picking up the stray noise. Make sure you are using shielded ic's.