Need advice with a power problem...

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...at least I think it's a power problem.
I've recently moved to an old 60's house (in Scandinavia). Except for the kitchen, none of the power outlets are grounded/earthed. I have not interest (or money) in renovating our living room. And obviously, I'm not going to move my stuff into the kitchen. So I need some advice.
The audio chain is VSEI modded DVP-9000 -> FT Audio LW1 -> Marsh a400 -> B&W 804. The problem is a fairly strong hum coming from the speakers. I assume it's power related but I can't believe it's simply a lack of grounding.
I thought that there might be a DC loop somewhere so I tried switching around the direction of the interconnects. But that didn't help. Surely there must be something else I could do? Would an AC regenerator help (like PS Audio)?
By the way, when I power on the DVP-9000 there's a moment when the player 'clicks' and the hum disappears. Also, when I play music I don't hear them hum. To my ears, the quality of the sound is still pretty good but I would expect it to be even better without the background hum.

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Topic - Need advice with a power problem... - Aylwin C 09:44:19 04/01/07 (7)

Your problem is safety. - Al Sekela 16:09:13 04/01/07 (4)

Re: Your problem is safety. - Aylwin C 22:06:52 04/01/07 (3)

Get a heavy extension cord, - Al Sekela 11:16:47 04/02/07 (2)

Great advice! Thanks! - Aylwin C 09:13:14 04/03/07 (1)

I'm glad you were able to make progress! - Al Sekela 17:35:32 04/03/07 (0)

Re: Need advice with a power problem... - Listens2tubes 15:30:54 04/01/07 (1)

Re: Need advice with a power problem... - Aylwin C 09:18:06 04/03/07 (0)

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