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... has a lot of static

I just love questions like this. What do you consider "static"? Do you know the difference between static and distortion? The reason for asking is that if it is indeed static it would indicate a problem with the player or the input on the system. If it is distortion it could be, as RDTommy points out, that the level from the player is too high, though I question that as players are designed to work with MOH inputs. Most players have a level control. Have you tried turning that down? There may also be a 8 ohm/600 ohm switch on the player. Have you tried moving that to the other position?

I don't agree with what RDTommy advises about a 1k resistor. Probably won't do much if anything. If you want to try it, try a 10k with and another 10k to ground at the system side.

-Hal

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