Ok, so i just spent some time unplugging/plugging things in and out. NO LUCK. I can not rotate the plugs as the surge protector only accepts the plugs one way. i tried disconecting the main cable feed where it enters the house before the splitters, NO LUCK here either. i guess i could try the transformers from parts express and attempt to lift the ground. if that doesn't work i will buy the power conditioner because that worked for one of the reviewers over at hometheaterspot as his parasound amp's had a humming problem. wierd that I can't isolate the source of the hum... do you think i'm doing any damage to the ADCOM buy using the cheater plug? the surge protector it is plugged into has a 3 pronged ground plug. thanks again.