> How many others here besides me pick up a great amp, plug it in, only to 
 > get a very distinct HUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM comming through the ground 
 > wires???
   If you are inquiring about home audio I was able to eliminate ALL the 
little electrical Gremlins in my home by running four new dedicated high 
capacity lines directly from the breaker box to the wall behind my system. I 
ran each line in its' own conduit and grounded each one all the way back to 
the box. I used "hospital grade" fixtures (orange plugs) that only cost a few 
dollars more each, through the local hardware store (5 or 6 times as much 
through an audiophile catalog for the same thing). 
   A few months later I further isolated these lines by installing a second 
breaker box and moving the audio lines as well as the new lines I installed 
for my computer gear.
   It made all the difference in the world! No more problems when the frig 
kicked in or the central air turned on etc! I can run a drill in the kitchen 
and never see a bit of interference on the A/V gear, where before it would 
bring about a loud long hisssss.
   I believe the whole project cost about $250. As prices go these days, that 
is an inexpensive tweak, and has bought me a lot of peace of mind!
Cheers,John
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