Fuzzy distortion on vinyl........Stylus issue?

My turntable is a Pro-ject Carbon Debut. As I recall, I purchased it back in 2015 and the cartridge was installed from the factory. I did follow the guide when setting it up, it doesn't skip tracks, but doesn't sound exactly "clean or clear". I have cleaned the stylus, maybe I should jump to an Ortofon Bronze?

You should pay more attention to the set-up.

badger_erich,

honestly you are giving Wisconsin grad vinyl lovers a bad name.

did you read any of the suggestions and check any of the ideas suggested to check? or do you just post a question and then ignore it all?

is anything loose? did you even look? tug on things? look for cause and effect?

come’on man, let’s get with it!

or maybe just stick with digital.

Assuming alignment is correct, and you cleaned the stylus, you should also be careful playing your vinyl with that cart just in case it is extremely worn or chipped. Try to verify for damage with magnification. Sounds like a new cartridge might be in order.

You can upgrade to a Blue by replacing the stylus but not a Bronze as it has different innards.
Put a few drops of 91% isopropyl alcohol on a Magic Eraser. Drop and raise the stylus (with the cue) into it a few times.