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Is analog supposed to be so noisy?

I am experimenting with a Luxman TT which is actually in pretty good shape. My system consists of the Prima Luna Prologue pre-amp and the Prologue 6 monoblocks. A phono input was installed in the preamp when I bought the units. As soon as I turn the knob to the phono input, I am bombarded with a fairly significant hum, which is not present when I use the settings for my CD players. Is this something normal, or am I doing something wrong? By the way, I have also tried my old Moscode Minuet in A, which includes a grounding plug for the turntable, and I am still getting the same problem.
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Sounds like a ground issue.

BUT

In my experience having an appliance running at the same time I'm enjoying analog, causes some hum. I live in an apartment, and whenever the fridge kicks on, or the washer/dryer is running, I'll notice some hum that is more apparent in my analog path more than digital.

This all depends on the wiring of your house of course.
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