Hullguy,

I've experienced similar problems with my Anthem Statement amplifier, but I've not been able to isolate the problem. All I know is that the degree of hum is not consistent. I've yet to try the extension chord method.

This house was built in 61, with a 60amp service, but was updated to a 100 amp, in 85. Most of the breakers are on the upper rail. When you say that Supertom should be sure to have the new outlet installed on the same phase as the extension chord outlet, what exactly do you mean?

Also, my amp doesn't have a ground lead, but has a binding post for grounding. I grounded the amp to the grounding post in the main box. However, given that when there's a problem, the excess load is dumped to ground, I'm thinking this could actually harm my amp and have reconsidered grounding it to a nearby water pipe. Is this a good idea?

Any and all information, appreciated.

thanks,

John