[eric343]

I brought my MG Head back online (replaced the fuse with a 5amp resettable. I hate fuses, circuit breakers are FAR superior...) and noticed a low hum, like 60hz. But only when the Arcam is turned on...

time for a DAC?

 

[dd3mon]

I'd be more inclined to believe it's an MG Head problem - I notice similar things with different sources.. But I think it's some sort of grounding issue mainly the fault of the MG Head - although I don't know for certain. Try the CDP with other amps (or rig a direct connection) - I doubt your Arcam is humming.

-dd3mon

 

[markl]

erm, isn't that a pretty good CDP? Do you have a lot of money for a DAC that will beat it? Why not try a power conditioner first, see if that helps the hum.

Mark

 

[eric343]

A lot of money? Not really; it's called DIY...

 

[dd3mon]

I'd be interested to see what a DAC with some typically 'modding equipment' inside. Reclock with a superclock 2 or lc audio x02 - pick out an excellent DAC, use an lc audio zap filter mkII output stage - would be cool to try

Too bad I have not the skills to make it work

-dd3mon

 

[LarryS]

I have the Arcam CD 72T also, with an EarMaxPro, and with both units turned on with no CD, I can turn the EMP volume up to maximum and hear nothing.