Sounds like it may be a grounding problem. Plus connecting a turntable to two phono preamps simultaneously (which it sounds like you're doing) could cause an impedance mismatch. The cartidge only expects to be connected to a single phono preamp, so as to see a 47kohm input impedance.
Here's how I would connect it:
TT->creek->CD recorder IN
CD recorder out->onkyo receiver CD in.
Then set the onkyo receiver to CD to monitor the recording.
Or, if you want to hear the turntable directly do this:
TT->creek->CD input on receiver
receiver tapeout -> CD recorder
This may give worse recordings since there's an extra component in the path.
Here's how I would connect it:
TT->creek->CD recorder IN
CD recorder out->onkyo receiver CD in.
Then set the onkyo receiver to CD to monitor the recording.
Or, if you want to hear the turntable directly do this:
TT->creek->CD input on receiver
receiver tapeout -> CD recorder
This may give worse recordings since there's an extra component in the path.