The other Lon
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My hum is not tube related. I have Serial #006, purchased used from a forum member, who purchased it from the original owner (forum member).
Neither of the former owners ever mentioned hum once, and the original owner gave the most glowing reviews...not even sure how it went up for sale.
I have almost 2 sets of Cryotone's which came with the amp, as well as other tubes I have purchased trying to rule out the tubes. I feel confident it is not them.
I have three (3) other tube amps (Torii MarkV, SE84CKCS, and a Denis Had Type 45) none of these hum using all of the same equipment. I have even disconnected all but one source and Sarah still hum's. Tried different rooms/outlets/power cords/cables etc. No effect/improvement.
Speaker efficiency does not impact the hum. KEF LS50's at 84DB hum, as well as every other speaker connected (HRv2, Klipsh Heresy I, and LiiSong Z15L).
The hum is not volume dependent (does not change at all). Just a steady drone once powered up (no volume). Loud enough in a 35XllX7 foot room at 7' from the speakers it is annoying. Smaller room is unbearable. In the larger room I can listen, however soft passages definitely irritate me as the hum is noticeable.
I do like the sound it produces, really wish I had one of the one's that does not have hum or could at least figure out why it does for me and not the prior owners.
I spend most of my time with the Torii in a smaller room. Worst problems in life to have so I am blessed with what I do have.
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