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Turntable as tuner?

My turntable seems to be picking up a radio station. Also {maybe this is related?), I have to turn the volume way up (compared to the cd player) in order to listen to records at a reasonable level. The turntable is a Pro-ject RM4 w/Project 9 tonearm & Sumiko Pearl MM cartridge connected to a Pro-ject Phono Box and B&K PT3 preamp. All the connections (including the ground) seem tight. Any ideas?
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Do you have a tuner connected to your preamp/integrated amp, as well? If so, it is common enough ... you are experiencing bleed through. I have noticed this with a vintage Marantz receiver that I have. If I have the selector set to AUX and turn the volume way up, I can hear the radio very faintly. To my knowledge, there is no servicing that is required.

Regards, Rich
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