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Turntable Distortion

Recently decided to get into vinyl a bit and found a free B&O Beogram RX-2 w/ MMC4. I bought a Cambridge Audio 640P and connected to my Creek Destiny (the Creek does not have a pre-installed phono board).

All records sound overdriven even at low volumes. Is this likely a problem with the TT (cartridge/tonearm setup, turntable itself) or the preamp?

Thanks.
al3700
chosenhandle
63 posts
 
does the 640 have a step-up for moving coil carts? That would certainly account for over-driving
hifitime
715 posts
 
Are you using MM input,and MM setting?
al3700 OP
5 posts
 
Yes, the TT is using the MM input and MM setting on the 640P.
hifitime
715 posts
 
I don't know anybody with that combination.I wasn't a fan of the B&O cartridges because of strange to me sonics.See if you could swap out TT's somehow.Its been a long time since I heard a B&O. I do remember them having a distorted sound,but apparently all of their owners didn't think so.I don't know if what I heard could be described that way.I liked the looks of their TT's though.
al3700 OP
5 posts
 
The distortion I'm experiencing is extreme, definitely not just a sonic preference. The 640P is new, so I'll see if I can get a replacement for that first to completely rule out a defective 640P. Assuming the preamp is not the problem will most likely just look to replace the TT. Will post back here once I have more info &/or resolution.
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