A shared ground connection can cause this, also PC usb output is usually low powered 500 mAh, opposed to 2.5Ah for a separate supply.
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May I ask, what exactly is a shared ground connection? I've not heard that term before.
Similar problem is quite well known in sound systems for large crowds (PA): When the source and the speakers share a power source a sort of feedback loop can lead to similar effects, mainly ugly humming. Changing one of the components to a different power source (different phase) will stop the distortion longer in your case. For PA there are also special filters available for that problem if separate power sources are not at hand.
Ah, that's quite interesting. You really do learn something new every day!
Similarly, had a Chromecast Audio powered with USB from the audio device it was connected to. It always whined.
Then I changed it to be powered by the power adapter that came with it. No more weird noises.