Help VPI turntable hummmmmmm


I have just installed a new Naim system with a VPI Scoutmaster and the TT hum is not quite deafening..............but getting there. Can someone please help!! Do I need to earth the TT to the phono stage? If I do I have tried this but no success. What am I doing wrong. There is also an audible 'thump' when switching the TT motor on or off.
wes4390

Showing 1 response by elevick

Grounding the unit to other than the phono stage may help? Ground it to your pre or even to a screw on the plate cover on the wall plug?

Are you using a high gain cartridge with a low gain input? Is this hum as soon you you switch to phono on the pre or only when a record is playing? We need more details to help narrow down the problem.