PS Audio P10 Questions - Buzzing & Brightness

[Grasshopper]

Originally Posted by mtroo

I had a similar issue with a P5 and if I recall correctly it was the Apple Airport router. Plugged this into an APC power strip and the problem disappeared.

Thanks Tim.

[Grasshopper]

Originally Posted by JMD

Jason

When it comes to audio components and power changing anything and the resulting noise that can occur is not all that strange. Take Dan's advice and either remove pieces one at a time or start with just the MC402 and add pieces until the noise occurs. There is a culprit likely in the mix somewhere or that PS-10 has an issue.

Will do.

Thanks.

[djwhog]

Is there a way to dim or turn of the lights on the P10? Wondering if that even faintly adds to the noise issues?

[Rick U]

You can dim the lights from the remote. I have a p10 in the heart of my system do not have the noise. Try dimming the display then try everything else. One at a time. Good luck.

[Grasshopper]

Originally Posted by Rick U

You can dim the lights from the remote. I have a p10 in the heart of my system do not have the noise. Try dimming the display then try everything else. One at a time. Good luck.

I turned off the display via the remote last night and it had zero impact on the SQ.

I called PS Audio this morning, and for what it's worth the rep I spoke with said it is the first time he had ever heard of my issue, and suggested I take the amp off the P10 and do some trial and error.

I will try and carve out some time to isolate the issue.

[jdandy]

Jason......."This is the first time he have ever heard of that issue" is line one on a service adviser's talking points index card.

[Grasshopper]

Originally Posted by jdandy

Jason......."This is the first time he have ever heard of that issue" is line one on a service adviser's talking points index card.

[PASSFREAK]

Jason,
Sorry for hear that.I have a P10 and is dead silent.You don't need to unplug the different powercords from the back panel to try, you can disconnect any zone or outlet from the display.
Hope this helps and good luck with the issue!
Pablo

[Grasshopper]

I think I've isolated the buzz as a ground loop issue, which is now very slight.

I can only hear this when I'm 1-2 feet from my tweeters. I could probably live with this.

I plugged everything back into the wall (beginning with the MC402 first). Off the wall my system sounds better.

I'm going to try to introduce the P10 again probably one last time, and see how it goes.

This is a component I really want to keep, but I won't force it if it's not meant to be.

[PASSFREAK]

Is a very nice piece of equipment.Leave it on 24/7 (is the recommended way to use it for Paul MacGowan) and give it 300 hours of break in time.
Cheers
Pablo