Recent content by as3adtintin

So I finally went out and got a 3 to 2 prong adapter today. I first tried it just on the amp power and the buzz went away! I don't know a lot about ground loops, but I'm surprised this changed anything since they are plugged into the same outlet. Perhaps someone can elucidate me? Anyways, thanks...

I appreciate your suggestions, however the hum varies with the amplifier volume control. If it was a ground loop, the hum would be consistent no? Additionally, the computer and amp are connected to the same outlet, and I only get this problem with that combination. When I use my laptop or an...

It could be... but when I use the amp with my laptop it has worked fine so I doubt that... I appreciate your suggestions though

Hmm that's an idea, but the rear audio output jack is built into the motherboard... there is no opportunity for a loose connection there. Unless you were thinking about something else?

Hello! I just built a new computer with an asrock z87 extreme 4 motherboard. Everything sounds fine when I plug my headphones into either the front headphone jack or the rear audio output jack. However, when i use a 3.5mm to RGA plug that goes from my computer to my amplifier, there is a...

thanks for your help it turns out i had to change the display output in the bios from pcie to integrated, and then back to pcie

Hello! I decided to try to build a computer for the first time, and it has been exciting - although I'm getting pretty nervous right now. Everything seems to be working okay, and I can get to my BIOS... until I stick the gpu in the pcie slot. Once that happens, the monitor displays no signal -...