Stellar Phono Preamp Whistle

Audio Components Vinyl
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I got the Stellar Phono Preamp several months ago, and have been troubled by a variable whistling noise, usually in both channels, from the beginning I am using a Rega P6 turntable with the Rega MC cartridge. I have tried re-routing all cables related to the SPP; I have started using XLR balanced cables from the SPP to my main preamp, and most recently I have attached ferrite chokes to all the cables related to the SPP. After speaking to someone at PS Audio for technical assistance, I started using the variable loading feature which helped some.

I have found one other thread dealing with this problem. I would appreciate any current recommendations regarding this problem. I note that one reviewer mentioned this problem.

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What other components do you have in close proximity

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The Rega P6 is next to the preamp, but the preamp is relatively isolated from all other gear.

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Rega’s have integrated cables. Whenever I’ve had a sound anomaly with my Rega P8 it’s been cable related. I would check the cables in the cartridge and also the rca’s and their integrity.

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Thanks for your help.

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I agree with this. I had a similar issue with mine. Had to move it away from my amp and make sure the rcas from the turntable were SUPER tight.

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It’s worth trying a pair from Bluejeans cables. A number of folks have had luck with their cables when this noise has presented itself.

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HI James, the OP has a REGA turntable they have integrated cables. Not user upgradable without a lot of work to remove a soldered cable.