Is this level of "needle talk" normal?


Hi there, new to vinyl records so kindly forgive my ignorance. I'm experiencing what I believe is called "needle talk". More plainly, I can hear my music playing directly from the stylus/cartridge absent any electronic amplification (speakers off). Having zero experience with turntables I don't know what level of this is normal etc. Below is a video detailing what I am experiencing. It is audible within about 10 feet of the turntable with the speakers off and dust cover up.

http://youtu.be/pPVMSeljrYE

If you listen closely you can clearly follow along with the song and distinguish the vocals. Is this normal? I know I have a relatively low quality turntable but I've seen no other reports of people complaining about this with my model or the others based on the same chassis.

Any information would be helpful. Thanks!
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