I have discovered that the built-in pre-amp makes records seem plain and missing a little sparkle, but when running with the pre-amp from my Onkyo A-8015 the original cartridge is wonderful

I replaced the cartridge with my older preferred cartridge and stylus, there is absolutely NO HUM with my old cartridge.

The AT95E that comes with it is a fine cartridge, but tends to be very sensitive to sibilance in the recording