Buzzing from Input Jack on RC-1082

[lastexit]

Hi everyone,

My 6-year-old Rotel RC-1082 has developed an immediate loud, constant "buzzing" sound whenever the CD input is selected. I've swapped three different pairs of RCA cables and no matter what, the buzz won't go away. I've tried wiggling the cables and it sometimes helps, but within minutes the buzz comes back. However, all the other inputs on the preamp work fine. Any idea as to what this problem may be and how to fix it? Thanks.

[bigburner]

I'm an RC-1082 owner so naturally I'm interested in your report. Given the age of the device and the potential cost of getting it fixed I'd be tempted to use one of the other inputs and forget that there's a problem with the CD input.

Nigel.

[madmac]

I'm an RC-1082 owner so naturally I'm interested in your report. Given the age of the device and the potential cost of getting it fixed I'd be tempted to use one of the other inputs and forget that there's a problem with the CD input.

Nigel.

Agreed.......try another input. If the same result occurs, then it's a problem with the CD player itself.

[lastexit]

Agreed.......try another input. If the same result occurs, then it's a problem with the CD player itself.

Thanks guys. I've tried different source components and swapped RCA cables and the culprit is the CD-input jack. Because of the buzzing, I'm now using the AUX1 input. I reckon something must have gotten "loose" inside the preamp?

[madmac]

Thanks guys. I've tried different source components and swapped RCA cables and the culprit is the CD-input jack. Because of the buzzing, I'm now using the AUX1 input. I reckon something must have gotten "loose" inside the preamp?

Possibly. ...or it could be dust buildup inside that connection.