Left channel hum [resolved]

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Offline smodtactical

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on: July 02, 2022, 07:46:06 PM
My build is below. The preamp works, sounds fine except for a left channel hum. Reversing tubes doesn't reverse the hum. Reversing output jacks does. Happens on both outputs. Any idea why?

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« Last Edit: July 03, 2022, 06:36:01 AM by Paul Birkeland »


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Reply #1 on: July 02, 2022, 08:01:49 PM
Now it seems to be more of a hiss and when music plays it seems to change character somewhat to the pace of the music.


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Reply #2 on: July 03, 2022, 05:36:45 AM
You don't appear to have any connections to pin 3 on either 8 pin socket.  This would cause you to fail your voltage checks for sure, and may cause some damage to the tubes if run for a long time.

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Reply #3 on: July 03, 2022, 06:28:53 AM
Oh my god I missed an entire step! You were right Paul. Somehow I still passed resistance and voltage checks. Anyway I added the connectors to terminal 3 as per the instructions. Hum is gone and its now totally silent like my crack!

Thanks Paul you are the best bro.

Edit: Sorry for being a moron :(
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