lcd tv creating mains interference?
Posted by: JWM on 30 March 2009
In our tied accommodation, installing a HiFi separate spur is a non-starter, and so we have to have everything on the same mains ring.
Until now, this has not really been a problem. However, with our new lcd tv, when it is switched on it doesn't half make the Naim transformers hum!
Is there any electrical product I can use with the tv that will minimise this irritating hum without knackering the quality of the HiFi's sound?
A Maplin mainsblock for the telly has been suggested. I imagine that a Russ Andres Silencer is a no-no.
(For the most part, we don't listen to music with the tv on, but sometimes we do like to listen to music whilst looking at ceefax, or the kids are playing a game, or with a dvd).
James
Until now, this has not really been a problem. However, with our new lcd tv, when it is switched on it doesn't half make the Naim transformers hum!
Is there any electrical product I can use with the tv that will minimise this irritating hum without knackering the quality of the HiFi's sound?
A Maplin mainsblock for the telly has been suggested. I imagine that a Russ Andres Silencer is a no-no.
(For the most part, we don't listen to music with the tv on, but sometimes we do like to listen to music whilst looking at ceefax, or the kids are playing a game, or with a dvd).
James
Interestingly, the problem has improved this week since son connected up his XBox360 to the said telly rather than his bedroom...!
However, Signals Andy has said he's had some success with a Maplin's mainsblock, and will bring one up to have a go with when the 250 comes back from its 'Salisbury holiday'.
Otherwise, thanks for Isotek tip, Stu. I'd rather not spend too much, as it's looking like I'm going to have to buy a Stressless sofa for my back, and they are f*cking expensive (and yes, I am permitted to say that in this instance
).
However, Signals Andy has said he's had some success with a Maplin's mainsblock, and will bring one up to have a go with when the 250 comes back from its 'Salisbury holiday'.
Otherwise, thanks for Isotek tip, Stu. I'd rather not spend too much, as it's looking like I'm going to have to buy a Stressless sofa for my back, and they are f*cking expensive (and yes, I am permitted to say that in this instance
).