are you using the phono preamp built into the table, or an external preamp? Also, as stated above, it sounds like the geometry might be off on the cartridge set up. Is the phono preamp set correctly for the cartridge?
What's the rest of the system? Are you comparing apples to apples for sound, or do you have a $5k digital set up, and comparing it to a sub $400 vinyl rig?
What's the rest of the system? Are you comparing apples to apples for sound, or do you have a $5k digital set up, and comparing it to a sub $400 vinyl rig?