RF interference through my phono stage.


I've noticed I can hear faint radio signals through my amp when the phono input is selected. I do not have a tuner at the moment so I know it's not coming from my system. What can I do to eliminate or minimize this problem?

I'm willing to get a line filter/conditioner if it would help, but only if it's reasonably priced.
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Showing 1 response by almarg

That's not uncommon. See the following thread, in which the problem was ultimately resolved by connecting a braided rf ground strap between preamp chassis and power conditioner ground, and between power amp chassis and power conditioner ground. Since your system does not have a power conditioner, a comparable connection would be to ac safety ground (e.g., a screw on a power strip or wall outlet). Many other things were tried and suggested as well, some of which may work for you, including different connections of the rf braid.

http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1230309974

I doubt that adding a line filter/conditioner will help, though, because the signals are most likely being picked up through the air, not through the power line.

Regards,
-- Al