@dalims4 definitely a deep hum

hi, yes I'm using the SL1500 internal phono preamp. 

@grinnell I tried grounding the turntable with the ground wire they provided and  nothing

@yogiboy input #1 of 4

When I set up the speaker wires I removed the outer casing that housed the red and black wire. So the red and black wires are not bound together....I'm wondering if that could be the issue

@dill thanks, I'll try that now

I'll do that, I think I have some somewhere 

I'll try that. Thanks!

@yogiboy nope, same thing...this is so frustrating. I had a lesser quality turntable (audiotechnica lp60xusb) set up before this and didnt have this problem. I just dont get it

....other than that system sounds pretty good

I'm thinking I might need to do that

@jetter Ah, so I'll order shielded rca cables. thanks!

@newbee 

the system is about 5 ft from our cable box and 3 ft from our TV.

The turntable and receiver are plugged into a power strip that runs to a single outlet with nothing else plugged into it 

thanks @ newbee I'll try that 

@curiousjim I think its getting to that point for sure

Thanks @jayctoy 

@puptent 

The plug is keyed. I do have an outlet tester. I live in a pre war building so the wiring is most certainly off. I was thinking of just getting my electrician to run a new line just for my system as the wall where the system is against has no outlet and I'm plugging it all into an extension cord and power strip. Before I do that I'm thinking I will purchase a new Technics SL-1500C Turntable as this one is used. It might be worth the money as this one could be faulty. I think this is the way to go (?)

@puptent Thanks again!