Digital noise on one channel: AC grunge or bonked CD Player?

[aardvark baguette]

few weeks ago I heard noise on one channel of my headphones.

took CD player off that circuit and that furman surge protector.

I now have the CD player going to my receiver via sony h.a.t.s, so its just digital out and not using the analogue stage headphone amp in the player. Its on a different circuit and surge protector. I can hear noise on one speaker like I heard with the headphones.

I'm thinking this is something with the player, but maybe both circuits just suck that bad, it is an old house and the circuits share lots of items.

Anyone know if AC noise can manifest itself in only one channel?

I'm kind of planning to buy new gear this year anyway, but it would be nice to know one way or the other.

Edited March 3, 2012 by aardvark baguette

[Pars]

Doubtful on the AC noise on one channel...

[luvdunhill]

By AC do you mean mains? If so, it's unlikely. If you don't mean mains and just AC, it's possible. Anything look amiss inside?

[aardvark baguette]

I meant mains I guess. The house electrical itself.

I haven't opened the player yet.

This morning I don't hear noise at all. I don't know if thats significant or not.

/shrug

Edited March 4, 2012 by aardvark baguette