I can hear a hum coming through my speakers
Interconnect cables not connected
Make sure that the input and output interconnect cables are plugged in and are connected to the respective RCA sockets on the rear of the SXV1.
Cartridge not connected
Confirm that the cartridge is correctly connected and fitted to the tone arm.
Turntable not turned on
Check that your turntable is plugged into the mains and the power is turned on.
Tone arm is not lowered onto record
Make sure that the tone arm is moved from it’s stationary position and lowered onto the record.
Other components not turned on
Check that your preamplifier and/or amplifier are plugged into the mains and the power is turned on.
No volume setting
Make sure that the volume on your preamplifier or amplifier is set to a suitable level. Check that it is not muted or attenuated.
Preamplifier/amplifier set to incorrect input
Confirm that the source input on your preamplifier/amplifier is set to the appropriate input.
Speakers not connected
Check that your speaker cables are firmly connected at both the binding posts of your amplifier and the speaker terminals.
Phono earth not connected
Confirm that the earth terminal from your turntable is solidly connected to the phono earth binding post on the rear of the SXV1.
Phono earth binding post and/or earth terminal corroded
Check that the phono earth binding post on the rear of the SXV1 and the earth terminal from your turntable is free from corrosion.
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