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Old 29th March 2007, 02:38 PM   #1
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Default A newly aquired Hum

My preamp which has a regulated psu and 12au and at7's has developed quite a hum.. not mains hum but a loud clean hum. I changed the rectifier tonite and it went away completely for 2 hours and then it has reappeared so I assume the rectifier has been cooked..
so the question is. Where would i start?
I assume the rectifier must be passing too much current causing it to hum?
I would appreciate any suggestions as to where to start. The hum is in both channells...
thanks for any suggestions
Nick
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