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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Noise issue driving me nuts!

I have a problem with my Turntable humming ONLY when the stylus is on the album. As the volume goes up, the hum is more noticeable. Once I lift the stylus, it’s quiet as a church mouse.

ive tried new cables, verifying the grounding, setting the table ona block ...nothing. I don’t think it’s a grounding issue so I’m at a loss. Does anyone have any ideas?

thanks!
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bigjohn9095 OP
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Thanks everyone for the info!

I just was able to read through all these responses. 

Im using the Ortofon 2m Red, and I’ve already gotten rid of that metal platter and went to the acrylic with a cork mat.

and it’s ONLY when the stylus is on the album. 

Thanks again! 
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noromance
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Does it hum when motor is off and stylus is on an album? You sure VTF is correct?
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mktracy
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I have a Music Hall MMF 2.2 that did the same thing. I tried everything I could think of, then one day I tightened the 2 motor mount screws back down into the plinth and low and behold the hum was gone and never returned. I was picking up a 60hz hum from the motor to the platter. Put back the red packing screws and see if it helps you.
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