It all comes down to the record weight that you use (or don't use).
If it's a threaded type (aka VPI) you have to stop the platter from spinning to torque it down.
If it's unthreaded, or if you don;t use one, you can keep the platter spinning.
If it's a threaded type (aka VPI) you have to stop the platter from spinning to torque it down.
If it's unthreaded, or if you don;t use one, you can keep the platter spinning.