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Which Power Conditioner is best at eliminating Hum

My system consists of a Conrad Johnson MF5600 5 ch amp, Premier 17LS Preamp, BelCanto PrePro and Esoteric 50S...all connected with Cardas Neutral Reference. When I put the system together I had a loud and constant hum. I've read that a "balanced power" conditioner would solve the hum...is that correct? If so, which brand of conditioner is best at eliminating hum WITHOUT reducing the overall musicality of the system?
Thanks everyone.
riccap
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I agree with all the above.

If your component's transformer is humming (not humming through the loudspeakers), then the new power product from CI Audio should take care of that problem, or you could try the PS Audio Humbuster. I believe both products remove DC from the line, which causes tranformers to buzz/hum.
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zar
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I just sent out my PS-300 to be modified. I plugged my amp and pre in the dedicated line and heard a hum. I removed the pre and plugged a Monster power strip in to the line (Ps 300 was sharing with my amp)hum was gone. Never heard one bit of hum with the Power Plant as well. BTW I have noticed a smaller sound stage and loss of detail without my Ps Audio. I'm going to be watching more movies in the next couple of weeks.
cytocycle
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Welcome to Conrad Johnson equipment... start lifting grounds and good luck... I used a PS 300 and another balanced conditioner and still the hum persisted..

Like other people said , if you have a Cable connection disconnect that coax. If that doesn't work, start lifing the ground at the preamp with a cheater plug, if that doesn't help, lift the next component and leaving the amps for the last.
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