#Ground loop noise isolator 3.5 mm pro
#Ground loop noise isolator 3.5 mm Pc

The mouse moving causes the interference to get a lot worse, which from what I read in thread #1 which i linked in the OP is a direct result of a ground loop issue.

#Ground loop noise isolator 3.5 mm Pc

So it has to be the PC right? Furthermore, like I mentioned there is no interference when using the dac/amp on my iPad.Įdit 2: I also tried disconnecting all other usb devices, tried using the 3.5mm output on my motherboard (which just made the interference worse). Still the same interference with such a setup. The ground loop noise isolator I bought is fine for youtube + movies because the interference without it is unbearable (scratching, hissing, buzzing) but for music listening it is a big no no.Įdit: I have used my extension cable with only : active speakers + pc psu plugged into the extension cable. Saves me the hassle of buying more expensive equipment. I have seen the iFi audio iDefender actually, would you believe this to be a product which would not impact sound quality? If so, I would probably get it. So i can't power a dac + amp, it would need to be an all-in-one dac/amp. I have a 6 extension cable in my room and thats it. I'm presuming option 1 would work as my dac/amp isnt powered through the extension cable whereas dac's at that price range are?Īlso I don't have any space to work with. As I am honestly clueless and as such not even sure option 1 would work. I'm glad to have a discussion but I would really like some suggestions as to what dac/amp to get OR what isolator to get (I cant find any isolators!). Buy a high quality ground loop isolator either for a usb port or for rca inputs+outputs (I'd need one with a 2.5mm headphone balanced out or i'd have to buy a £30 2.5mm to 4.4mm balanced adapter which I am willing to do)Ģ. Buy a new dac/amp that is powered externally through my extension cable and also splash £150-400 on it for endgame quality dac/amping. My two options (as far as I'm aware) are as follows:ġ. But at least I have diagnosed the problem! However it RUINS the low end, imaging and high end. I read the following two threads (you dont need to read these but here they are anyway) : įorum no.2 was where I determined I had the same issues and decided to buy this which worked for someone else Īnd it works! It completely removes the horrible interference from my computer.

#Ground loop noise isolator 3.5 mm pro

I use a 3.5mm to dual RCA adapter, priced at £11 and some standard RCA cables for L/R sound.īefore I get onto the issue heres the preface:ġ crucial part of understanding how I personally determined it was a ground loop problem was that when the dac was plugged into my ipad pro via usb-c to usb-c where the dac is powered by the ipad, all the nasty interference was gone so I knew it wasnt the cables or speakers. I bought a pair of Mackie MR624 active speakers > When using the 3.5mm and 2.5mm outputs on my DAC/amp there is no interference at all. I have a fiio k3 2021 dac/amp which connects via usb-c to usb-a into my pc.

I haven't made an introduction on the forum for that as I am desperate to get help from people on this site asap! I recently got into the audio hobby and I'm happy to be a part of this community of experts and other people who share the love for the hobby.