Buzzing source


Just got a new mmf-5 turntable. It is being run through a Parasound phono pre to a Audio Refinement int. amp. The table's ground is connected to the ground connector on the back of the Parasound. when I remove the ground wire, the buzzing gets much louder. All grounded plugs in the system are fitted with "cheater" plugs, then plugged into a power strip which is grounded at the wall outlet. Other than trial and error, does anyone know if there is a main culprit in these grounding problems? Should I be trying to ground the table somewhere else? The buzzing is only occurring when the phono input is selected.
rgc
Why do you use cheater plugs? Did you experience hum before?
You should be able to plug all the components to the power strip without using any cheater plug, and connect the TT ground to the Parasound.
Another possibility (not knowing if your buzz is a hum) is to try moving the phono stage away from the integrated's transformer, which might be contributing to the noise you hear.
Is there a cable box nearby? You may be getting a groud loop issue in there somewhere.