Need help with weird phono hum..


What’s weird about it is that when I switch to the phono input it lasts for about 3 - 5 seconds and then goes away.  Usually the ground loop hums I experience are there to stay - until I’m lucky enough to find the source and eliminate it.  Has anyone experienced something like this?

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What is it that you switch? A rotary pot, a toggle, or pushbutton?

Is it only with the phono? What happens when you switch from phono to a different input? Or from one non-phono to a different non-phono input?

Narrowing down the instances where and when the hum happens and when it doesn't happen will be very helpful in directing your troubleshooting efforts.