The internal phono stage is pretty decent IMO ( MM as I don't have an MC Cartridge )

However, I prefer the phono input in my Roksan Kandy integrated.

Yes I did have a hum issue, cured partly by using an earth wire, and completely by using interconnects with the screen connected to the plugs at the turntable end.

Once that was sorted I just found this turntable to be so user friendly and I'm very pleased with it