The static WAS from the USB port, I have that figured out! (hooked up the 9 volt battery and works GREAT!!!)
(Is there a way to make a "filter" to "HELP" this?)
(MikeML: The USB jack was never intended as a source of power for audio devices, PERIOD!), If that is true than how do loads of "store-bought" computer speakers get they're power from USB ports without having the static?!?!?
They use a transformer-coupled switching supply, which provides d.c. isolation, and effectively breaks the ground loop.
I have dealt with this issue before, where a computer-sound card interface Line-audio out and Line-audio input must be audio-transformer coupled to break the ground-loop between the sound card and external audio equipment. Google "Rig-Blaster" interface.
Just go get an unused several volt D.C regulated wall-wart charger from an old cell phone to power your audio amp...