Technics SL1500C hum through external phono??

[Entrigo]

one ground/earth = no hum
two ground/earth - hums with multiple earth loops


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Ground Loop Hum

A ground loop hum occurs when there’s a difference in electrical potential (voltage) between different components in your audio setup. This difference can create a loop, leading to unwanted electrical interference manifesting as a low-frequency hum or buzz. Turntables, like many audio devices, are susceptible to ground loop hum.

Multiple Ground Paths: If your turntable and other audio components are plugged into separate power outlets or grounded differently, ground loop hum can occur

OK but how do you get out of it?

And could it be the preamp causing the issue? The turntable plugged into line in using its preamp is silent. Plugged into the Rega amp phono using line out is silent. But plugged into the Moon preamp with TT line out and into the Rega line in - hum...

 

[daytona600]

OK but how do you get out of it?

Take the technics back your dealer for advice or can you try another another phono stage or Turntable

 

[Entrigo]

OK but how do you get out of it?

Take the technics back your dealer for advice or can you try another another phono stage or Turntable

No need. Got a Rega Elex-R yesterday and as said above, the Technics through the Rega phono in is silent ... Save of course the obvious hiss.

So it wasn't the Technics after all. Returned the Moon today and right now really enjoying some low level Beethoven, after having played the White Album earlier on today at significantly higher volume (before playing some CDs and streaming - just to check the amp works as expected).

Now can't wait for tomorrow morning to blast some proper punky / rocky stuff.

 

[daytona600]

Glad you sorted out the hum

 

[Entrigo]

Glad you sorted out the hum

Thank you. I did for a few minutes consider digging a little deeper into the issue thanks to the very helpful diagram you shared. Out of principle, as I really wanted to get to the bottom of it.

But I honestly spent so many hours in the last couple of weeks on this that I just couldn't... So I packed up the Moon and posted it without looking back!

 

[Al ears]

OK but how do you get out of it?

And could it be the preamp causing the issue? The turntable plugged into line in using its preamp is silent. Plugged into the Rega amp phono using line out is silent. But plugged into the Moon preamp with TT line out and into the Rega line in - hum...

If you plug into a phono preamp then you should not be using line out on the turntable.
Is this actually what you are doing?
I am confused by this explanation of yours.

 

[Entrigo]

If you plug into a phono preamp then you should not be using line out on the turntable.
Is this actually what you are doing?
I am confused by this explanation of yours.

Sorry no, I got myself confused with all the various permutations.

It was of course TT line out to amp line in using the TT preamp and TT phono out to phono in of either preamp or amp to use an external phono...

 

[Entrigo]

Now I was reading that the Elex-R has 220pF capacitance and this is to keep hum at bay.

On the Moon I was using either 0 or 100pF to tty and remain within the 100-200pF recommended for the AT carts.

Could that have been the issue?

 

[Entrigo]

Now I was reading that the Elex-R has 220pF capacitance and this is to keep hum at bay.

On the Moon I was using either 0 or 100pF to tty and remain within the 100-200pF recommended for the AT carts.

Could that have been the issue?

P.s. I am probably at over 300 now but can't really hear this much increase in brightness.

So if it is about lower capacitance causing the hum, I would need to be very careful about buying an external phono and just be happy with my set-up...

 

[nopiano]

Now I was reading that the Elex-R has 220pF capacitance and this is to keep hum at bay.

On the Moon I was using either 0 or 100pF to tty and remain within the 100-200pF recommended for the AT carts.

Could that have been the issue?

I have never heard of capacitance in this context affecting hum. All it does is change the HF response of the cartridge.

See the graph in the second post here…

Quick Question About Preamp Capacitance

My preamp's capacitance can be set at 100pf or 200pf. I'm not sure how that relates to my phono cartridge or system? Any info would be appreciated.

forums.stevehoffman.tv

 

[Al ears]

I have never heard of capacitance in this context affecting hum. All it does is change the HF response of the cartridge.

See the graph in the second post here…

Quick Question About Preamp Capacitance

My preamp's capacitance can be set at 100pf or 200pf. I'm not sure how that relates to my phono cartridge or system? Any info would be appreciated.

forums.stevehoffman.tv

Quite so.

 

[daytona600]

Capacitance in phono stage + phono cables add together for total in Pf 100-400
Adjust loading on your phono stage to suit MM cartridge

Incorrect loading too much or too little can make HF sound brittle to Soft
MI moving iron cartridges - Grado , Soundsmith , Nagaoka are not affected at all by Capacitance