Aloha!! I am the seller (attempted seller?) of the T7. I have noticed no hum
whatsoever. Nor have I noticed any difference using different power cords.
So much for the IEC connection. (Although, in fairness to the previous
owner, I have a few different-gauge cords [sewing machine Volex, etc.],
but nothing fancy.) What I have noticed
is a seemingly high incidence of right-channel dropout. But, I only had the dropout
once via headphones. This suggests, as suggested earlier today by Frank V. A. (sorry
to be a pest), a problem with a cable or output jack. I've been using it lately only as a
combination headphone amplifier (with AKG701) and phono preamp (via its tape out)
with a couple of different integrated amps. Most recently, a Bryston B60. The sound
of the Bryston (with Spendor SP1/2e) is depressingly lifeless compared to the sound
I heard (which was only a couple of weeks ago but seems like an eternity) using the
T7 as an actual preamp with a Conrad Johnson MV60se (trial) and Quad 909 (former
owner -- sold after hearing the T7 -- sold it with its accompanying Quad 99 preamp -
not much demand for a Quad 99 preamp sans 909 or 99 power amp, apparently).
Anyway, I am on the verge of sending it in for a checkup (and bypassing of tape/source
switch -- isn't that only useful if I am recording with a tape deck with separate record
and play heads??) and also purchasing an AVA power amplifier sutiable for use with the
Spendor speakers. I've had bunches (insane amount) of different equipment since 1970
(1970 = Scott 299, KLH 12, AR TT) and the sound of the T7 is about the most realistic
I can recall hearing. Anyway, waiting to hear recommendation from FVA on amplifier.
