Yeah, Cuz'. You need to set everything somewhat neutral and just listen for for a while. Let the cartridge and tonearm wires settle in while you learn what this combo sounds like.
If your wife is only calling you IDIOT then you aren't trying hard enough! :-) But that is another issue altogether.
If your wife is only calling you IDIOT then you aren't trying hard enough! :-) But that is another issue altogether.