There MIGHT be a problem with the cartridge, but I doubt it. I had another cartridge (Ortofon OM 10) and my turntable produced just the same noise. In fact, it does so even if the cartridge is not connected.I tried running my computer audio output and my tape player through the preamp, and it worked well. (They do not need that, but I did it for the sake of testing).
Just a few minutes ago I thought about connecting the grounding wire to a power outlet's grounding post, but for that I need to modify the power and the grounding wires of my turntable. I can cut off the original plug, buy a 3-pin plug and safely connect the power wires and the grounding wire to it, after which it will be easy to use. Do you think it will work?
Thanks.