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.

Why look for zebras when there are so many horses to ride.  I agree with bcowen...   Go back and check and double check, and triple check your setup.  If you don't know how, bring it to someone who does.

Another vote for checking the cartridge alignment, VTF, and condition of the stylus.  Any or all of these will cause distortion in vinyl playback.  The mat you use will not.

The turntable and cartridge is 2 weeks old. Approx have 10 hours on the cartridge.I bought it new from audio advisor and they set up the cartridge and tone arm. All I needed to do is set up motor,belt and platter on a level surface. Can a problem with the tone arm cause the issue also.When they set up the table there was a problem with the tone arm so they had to get a part for it which took over 3 weeks before they could ship it. Having a flaw in a brand new turntable before I received it bothered me, but I was glad it was caught before I received it. If it was a different brand then VPI I would have canceled the order.

I would say to send it back to Audio Advisor and let them fix it properly.  Clearly they didn't.  I would even ask for a return UPS label for them to pay for it...they pay way less than you would.  If you take lots of close pictures of the table playing and at rest and post them....we could possibly give a direction.....but I would send it back.