@bigjohn9095....
Just my opinion....
If the cartridge is ONLY picking up noise when the stylus is in contact with the table, then logic seems to be that the noise is coming from table vibration. Something is in contact with the plinth or bearing that is humming.
Look around for the culprit. Maybe the table itself needs more isolation. Maybe something is resting against the table that is causing the noise. Try placing it on some paperback books to see of the noise is originating from your shelf. If you have any Vibrapod pucks, place them under the feet of the table.
If the noise is unchanged, them check to see of the motor is adequately isolated from the plinth.
I agree that the problem might be from the cartridge itself, but lets try to isolate the table before spending more money on a different cartridge.
Those might be a couple of starting points you could easily try.
Just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth.
Just my opinion....
If the cartridge is ONLY picking up noise when the stylus is in contact with the table, then logic seems to be that the noise is coming from table vibration. Something is in contact with the plinth or bearing that is humming.
Look around for the culprit. Maybe the table itself needs more isolation. Maybe something is resting against the table that is causing the noise. Try placing it on some paperback books to see of the noise is originating from your shelf. If you have any Vibrapod pucks, place them under the feet of the table.
If the noise is unchanged, them check to see of the motor is adequately isolated from the plinth.
I agree that the problem might be from the cartridge itself, but lets try to isolate the table before spending more money on a different cartridge.
Those might be a couple of starting points you could easily try.
Just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth.