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Cartridge/RFI

I just bought a used BAT VK-P5 and I am getting a buzz from both channels that will increase and decrease with the volume control. I have Nuforce 9.02 mono amps that I know have RFI issues. I can also notice a change in the buzz when I touch or move the tone arm. Is the cartridge reacting to RFI? Has anyone else had any experince with this type of problem? Everything sounds great when I am playing records, but this is just eating at me. I have played with different cables and that helps somewhat. I even get the buzz when the turntable is disconnected from the phono pre.
I didn't notice the problem with other tubed pre's either.
Thanks for any and all input.
Jeff
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jdodmead OP
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I need to get my system updated, but I am still using the Nordost cables. I had Discovery in there before the BAT, but they were worse with the buzz than the Nordost. The buzz changes volume when I just shift the cables around. I have an extra set of tubes that I can try, but this semms really weird.
Morris, very nice system you have there.
Thanks
Jeff
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