Parasound JC 3+ Phono Preamp Hum


I know hum problems have been discussed ad nauseam on this board, but after trying a few different things, I have been unable to find a solution. I recently purchased a used JC3+ to replace a PS Audio GCPH with Underwood Mods. Although the GCPH had some hum, the volume had to be turned up to past 50% before it was audible.

With the JC3+ I get a low hum at 25% and loud hum at 50% volume. What I am describing is with everything on, no record playing.

The SL1200G TT is grounded to the JC3+. I’ve tried the following: 1. Added a ground wire from the TT to the integrated chassis, a Cayin A-88T Mk II. 2. Changed cables from TT to JC3+. 3. Changed cables from Integrated to JC3+. 4. Plugged JC3+ directly to wall outlet. 5. Changed to AC polarity on the JC3+ via the switch on the back from normal to invert. 6. I’ve tried using no ground wires.

Due to my cabinet configuration, power cables and audio cables run parallel and close to each other. There is no way I can arrange them to be perpendicular to each other.

If I lift the tonearm and let it fall back on the cradle, I can hear the echo or bump through the speakers.

My cartridge is a Hana SL.
Cables: TT to preamp, Silnote Morpheus
preamp to Integrated, Morrow MA4 (and tried AQ King Cobra)

Everything is plugged into a rather inexpensive, basic Belkin PF30 power strip.
I have been considering upgrading to a AQ Niagra 1000. Not sure if that would help with the hum.

The JC3+ is definitely a better sounding preamp than the GCPH . I can’t hear the hum when playing music, but I’m quite disappointed that the JC3+ hums louder than the GCPH.

Again, I know hums have been discussed to death, but any ideas or suggestions for my specific problem would be appreciated.
Eric

ericsch
With these further tests, it’s possible that an electrolytic capacitor is failing in JC3+’s power supply. My only concerns is that it usually happens in much older units and the hum is usually not a clean 60Hz tone, but rather a distorted buzz. 
I just wanted to follow up and let you know that I received my JC 3+ back from Parasound last month and they found no problem or defect with the unit. With that reassurance, I am going to review and try some of the suggestions you guys recommended. Thanks to all for your responses.
Eric,

 I posted earlier on and suggested trying another headshell and/or running a long extension cord to another outlet in the house. As I stated earlier for whatever reason one of my hums had to do with the pins on the head shell on my 1200gr tone arm not connecting - just try it, you don’t have much to lose. Also for whatever reason when I ran a power cable from the phono pre to another outlet across the house the problem went away in another hum situation, this is at least worth trying since its relatively easy as well.