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cfrizz
cfrizz Posts: 13,415
edited May 2004 in Troubleshooting
I just got my Parasound 1500A amp. However the amp & the Denon don't like each other! They both give off an awful hum.

I've read about the power cord/cable tv hum, I tried plugging the amp directly into the wall I get a hum. When I disconnect the IC from the Denon to the amp the hum goes away on both the receiver & the amp.

What can I do?
Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited May 2004
    Do you have another receiver or amp you can use to swap out components and start ruling stuff out?

    It would be good to know which of your components is creating the issue? You could also try switching cables, doubt that's it though...
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2004
    No I don't have another reciever or amp to swap out. How else can I go about checking components? or switching cables?
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • HBombToo
    HBombToo Posts: 5,256
    edited May 2004
    Cathy check your pm...
    ***WAREMTAE***
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited May 2004
    Sounds like an interconnect issue to me. Try a different set of cables
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited May 2004
    Might very well be a bad interconnect. Does it hum no matter what source is selected or just with one, like maybe the TT?

    Dont know what Hbomb thought but try it and let us know.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2004
    I went to Radio Shack & purchased a TV AM/FM AC line Interference Filter for 19.00.

    I will post later after I have a chance to listen to some of my music to see if I hear a difference.

    You fella's are terrific. Thanks!!!

    Cathy
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,727
    edited May 2004
    Yeah, what did HBomb say?

    Henry, how are the rest of us supposed to learn anything if you don't post it here :D
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2004
    I'll leave Henry to tell you that.:cool: :D

    I'm going to Electronics to post my impressions of the amp.

    P.S. Henry, clear out your mailbox!

    Hey I've graduated to Polkster!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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