Turntable distorition

That sounds more like an alignment or tracking weight issue with the cartridge than static.  Did you install the cartridge, and if so, what tools do you have for the task?

As far as the cartridge itself, how old is it and/or approximately how many hours do you have on it?  If it's had a ton of use, it's possible the stylus is worn out.

I agree with Stringreen that the best thing to do at this point would be to send it back to Audio Advisor. 

But just in case, did you get a stylus force gauge with the package?  Some VPI arms include one.  If so, did you check the tracking force?  Very easy for that adjustment to get out of whack during shipping and handling.  And since the tracking force and azimuth are linked on your tonearm, check to see if the azimuth is at least visually correct.  If you have a small mirror, place it on the platter and lower the cartridge on to it.  Then look at the reflection in relation to the bottom surface of the cartridge and see if you have, well, a mirror image (ie: the bottom of the cartridge looks to be perfectly level with the image on the mirror).  You can even use the data (play) side of a CD if you don't have a mirror that works.