This is hopefully something that can be cleared up real quick...
I just finished my diy headphone amp and hooked it up with a cheap cable I found laying around, 3,5mm (1/8"?) -> 2xRCA. The problem being I'm hearing a humming sound when I turn up the volume and turn off the music. It's probably there when I play music as well but I can't hear it (only audible at louder volumes with music muted).
So I'm wondering if the humming comes from the unshielded cable I'm using and if I should go buy a better cable or if it's a grounding loop I'm hearing and what can be done in this case.
The amp consists of a power supply and an amplification section. Basic power supply providing about 15V to Burr-Brown OPA2134 along with an alps pot.
Questions and advice are welcome!







