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60 Cycle hum and HumX

As many have, I've had problems with 60 cycle hum with my set up. I have a Mac 352 and C41, along with a variety of other video and audio equipment. I've tried lifting grounds, separate outlets and all sorts of other remedies (including putting a gun to my head)and got relief with putting a HumX before the power strip. With the HumX, my system is dead quiet.

The question is whether the HumX is in any way negatively influencing the sound in my system. I am relatively pleased, but wonder if I am missing anything.
dmm53
tvad
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The question is whether the HumX is in any way negatively influencing the sound in my system. I am relatively pleased, but wonder if I am missing anything.
Dmm53 (Threads | Answers)
Not trying to be flippant with this answer, but the only opinion here that matters is yours.

Do you hear any negative effects? If not, be happy and enjoy the hum-free tunes.
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racamuti
257 posts
 
I feel your pain! I also have "audionervousa" Just relax and enjoy the music. For what its worth, a friend of mine who has a VERY expensive system uses the HumX on his Conrad Johnson Act2 MKII preamp to get rid of minor hum and did not notice any loss of SQ.
celtic66
990 posts
 
I read all of the discussion forums on this problem and finally purchased a $.78 3 prong to 2 prong converter to isolate the ground and diagnose. Diagnosed, I then disassembled the male portion of the Hubbell, disconnected and curled back the ground. The other two wire are WELL insulated up into plastic housing so no chance of cross connection.

Problem completely solved. Re-plugged in power cord (which now sounds much better without 3-2 prong converter) and I'm on MY way. Others warned of electrical safety so you might read those also.
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