Gonk, unbelievable, less than one day for that detailed reply!!! I would agree with number 1 except that I believe our house has a 200 amp circuit. It was only built about 5 years ago. So I don't know if it is pulling that much current. Basically the pre-amp, amp, CD, VCR, TV, DVD are all plugged into the same outlet. I still don't think this would overload the circuit though, especially since all would not be run simultaneously at full capacity. My sub is plugged into a separate outlet for the reason above; too many things on one outlet, so this may also be bringing noise into the system. The only other thing that may be odd in my system is a realatively crappy Radio Shack surge protector/ outlet expander. I don't know if this has protective circuitry in it or not. Its not for the computer either, supposed to be specifically made for HT with equipment guarantee, etc., but then again it is Radio Shack. I agree with number 2. Do you think a separate circuit would do it, or should I try the noise suppressor first. I'm thinking the first way, only because of the cutout problem. We have about 7 open slots in the circuit panel I think. I'm in KY doing an internship, so I don't have reference to my home in WI at this time. So around $250, huh? How does that work exactly, and how much drywall, etc., may need to be ripped up? I totally agree with number 3. The HK had its loudness setting "on" all the time, since I never cranked it (ie. neighbors in apartment), and the bass and treble were slightly elevated to around "+1" if say it had +/-5 each direction. I have the outlaw set flat since my sub puts out so much bass. Thanks for the quick and detailed info. so far!!!!