Let me understand, you are running 30' of ICs BEFORE the signal gets to the phono stage? Remember the cartridge generates a VERY low level signal compared to a CD player, tuner, etc. If I had to place my tables that far away I would buy a cheap phono stage to put next to them; this very long cable run may be the source of your hum; in any case it is a big no-no.
Two Turntables and Hum Problems - Help Please
Hello.
I've got two vintage turntables and both are giving me fits with hum.
I have two separate audio systems. One turntable goes to my pre-amp and the other to my receiver. Each system has its own separate sub-woofer.
My pre-amp and my receiver are about 30 feet or so from the turntables. That's as close as I can get them. Obviously each ground wire is much shorter than 30 feet. What type of ground wire can (and should) I use to replace what I have now that is not working? Copper stranded? Copper solid wire? Silver-colored wire? Should the ground wire be coated in plastic or rubber or should it be raw?
I've seen some references to sub-woofers generating hum from turntables through ones' pre-amps or receivers. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
I've got two vintage turntables and both are giving me fits with hum.
I have two separate audio systems. One turntable goes to my pre-amp and the other to my receiver. Each system has its own separate sub-woofer.
My pre-amp and my receiver are about 30 feet or so from the turntables. That's as close as I can get them. Obviously each ground wire is much shorter than 30 feet. What type of ground wire can (and should) I use to replace what I have now that is not working? Copper stranded? Copper solid wire? Silver-colored wire? Should the ground wire be coated in plastic or rubber or should it be raw?
I've seen some references to sub-woofers generating hum from turntables through ones' pre-amps or receivers. Any thoughts?
Thanks!