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Vinyl Newbie - So Many Questions!
1. Give it a helping hand. No big deal. Assume you've ensured there's no oily contamination on the belt, the pulley, or platter. Ensure turntable is level in both planes. What is the turntable mounted on?   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Peter Gabriel – Peter Gabriel (Charisma 1980)  
How much “suspension of disbelief do you need?”
I better say nothing. 😌  "I am there" or "They are here" almost never happens for me  
Hum/buzz from VM740ML cartridge
Try pulling (gently) the replaceable stylus assembly out and reinserting it.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat  (Cypress 1987)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Onzy Matthews – Blues With A Touch Of Elegance (Capitol 1964) Little Walter – Confessin' The Blues (Chess 1974) Geminiani - Anthony Pleeth, Richard Webb, Christopher Hogwood – Six Cello Sonatas, Op. 5 (L'Oiseau-Lyre 1972)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
New Mayfair & Ray Noble – Rarities, Jazz With A British Accent (Sunbeam 1973) 20's and 30s recordings. Not audiophile but what great music. Love it.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Country Joe And The Fish – Together (Vanguard 1968)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Mud Acres – Music Among Friends (Rounder 1972)  
Are there any audiophile Air BnB's?
LOL. @dekay This question came up before and the consensus from owners of good equipment was 'no way, no how.’  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Nilsson – Duit On Mon Dei (RCA Victor 1975)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jonah Tolchin – Clover Lane (Yep Roc  2014)  
Do I really need an " Audio Grade Network Switch "?
UpTone EtherREGEN with AfterDark clock if you're serious about digital.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
David Bromberg – My Own House (Fantasy 1978) Great sparse acoustic fiddle and guitar playing. Clear recording. Solid.  
Can one have too many tube components in a system?
I’ve 18 tubes in my three box phono-preamp chain and any barely-audible hiss is well worth the liquid black and dimensional sound. Add in another 10 tubes in the monoblocs and it’s tubes all the way. Second rig is tubes too. Admittedly, speakers a...