Onkyo A-5VL - A game changer - Page 3

Do you (or any other a-5VL users out there) notice an issue in regard to noisy transformers?  I had an A-5VL, but returned it because I could hear transformer noise (external, not in the line/headphones/speakers) when the music would get lower in level.  I could even hear it in the background, with my headphones on. Again, I am not talking about line noise--such as a ground loop hum.  This is noise coming directly from the transformers, and mine was obvious.  I ask because I very much liked the A-5VL's build quality and design.  I am tempted to buy another and try some serious vibration control/isolation.  I want to avoid being disappointed, though.  A number of reviewers on Amazon have identified this issue.

I don't hear any with mine, though I've read all the complaints about it. Is there a surefire way to test it?

Thanks very much, folks.  I very much appreciate the feedback.

In terms of testing, all I needed to do was put my ear within a foot or two of the amp.  I could hear it even from eight or so feet away, too.  It is a hum/buzz type of sound.  I could even hear it--when the music got quieter--with my headphones on.  

I welcome any more feedback, as I am itching to try another A-5VL, as I gather mine could have been defective.  What made me believe otherwise, though, is that others on Amazon had reported this issue.

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Originally Posted by gtortorella 

Thanks very much, folks.  I very much appreciate the feedback.

 

In terms of testing, all I needed to do was put my ear within a foot or two of the amp.  I could hear it even from eight or so feet away, too.  It is a hum/buzz type of sound.  I could even hear it--when the music got quieter--with my headphones on.  

 

I welcome any more feedback, as I am itching to try another A-5VL, as I gather mine could have been defective.  What made me believe otherwise, though, is that others on Amazon had reported this issue.

I'm sitting very close to mine and can't hear a beep from it. Using the EU version.

Wow, maarek99, this shocks me, as I could easily hear mine hum.  Perhaps I did get a defective unit...or perhaps the EU version is somehow different?  I cannot see why it would be different.

I just called Onkyo to inquire about the unit's operational characteristics and reliability. The Onkyo representative stated that they have never had a complaint on the A-5VL integrated. He said I should try another unit. Hmm...

Well, I just took the plunge...again.  I hope this, my second, A-5VL is quieter.  I will provide comments.

I just stick my ear on to the chassis. Couldn't hear anything. Completely silent. So fingers crossed man!

Thanks for the input...

I have said some prayers. We will see how it goes...