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Can a new Cambridge 540p be so loud?

I just got my restored Dual 1219 with new old stock shure v15 type 2 up and running. I am running it through the cambridge 540p and can't believe the rumble. Ground for the Dual is fine and I checked with another turntable (which is 3 times louder). Is it possible that the Cambridge is this loud?
markus1
celtic66
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What are you running the Cambridge 540p through?
markus1 OP
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Sorry, I'm running through a Mod Squad line drive passive preamp on to Bang & Olufsen Penta 3s. I have done some component isolation and do not think I am having any issues with these. thanks Markus1
elevick
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Is it switchable from MM and MC?
markus1 OP
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Cambridge 540p is MM only. It is plug and play only, thanks Markus
markus1 OP
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I've done some further testing with two other systems and determined that the issue is not the phono preamp. The turntable is picking up some kind of vibration/resonance and that is causing the rumble. Has anyone experienced this and have any suggestions as to how I might eliminate 80/90% of this? The tt itself is suspended inside a walnut box. The box sits on some legs with felt at the bottom. Is it a more mass thing ( this is based on the fact that higher end tt weigh 40+ pounds? Is it a vibration isolation thing? Any advise would be great?
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