> IOW, the primary of the isolation transformer is grounded by the PC. > The secondary of the isolation transformer is grounded to a different point > by the amplifier. This I understand! I guess I will have to get some cables and keep the signals and returns separate after the transformers. Thanks for the assistance and the explanation, I am enlightened (think 10W bulbs here:)) BTW a test with the headphones rendered NO noise at all, I think this device will fix it! -- Anthony Toft -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu