Do all toroidal transformers hum?


Help Gurus,

When I put my ear (about 2 inches from the top)to my integrated amplifier, I can hear a faint hum from both the transformers. Can't hear anything when I move my ear away from the amp. Is this normal?
livin_262002
Here, Two types of possible noise here:

(1) On the sub issue, it is mechanical vibration. The transformer probably needs tightening or damping using some sort of rubber, or it is a crappy transformer and buzzes internally. I don't buy the "DC on the AC" theory.

(2) On the Ampzilla issue, you don't say if the noise is through the speakers or mechanical noise at the amp. This would be helpful.


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