July 22, 2022 at 9:56 am
#6905
Yes, it could be a broken ground connector or track on a board, broken solders.
When all sources have this problem, it is inside the (pre)-amp.
If possible and if the preamp can be disconnected: apply a different source carefully to the amp. If gone, it’s the preamp. If not, the amp.
If it is more a 50Hz humming sound: defect power source, dead caps.