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Leave the turntable running?

Hello all, I am brand new to the world of vinyl - just bought a Rega RP1 and Brio-R on Friday. In the RP1 'Hints, Tips and Upgrades' sheet, it states:

'Leave the turntable running during a record playing session. Switch on before the session and only switch off after you have finished. This will increase the life of the motor and drive belt.'

Does this mean leaving the platter turning while 'flipping' and/or taking an LP on/off the table???

Thanks in advance for any advice/clarification!
jh2os
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Yes,but holes are not uniform,you dont want to be tugging
on a record while platter turning.
dan_ed
2,451 posts
 
I do it all the time. No problems. YMMV.
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jh2os OP
244 posts
 
Thanks for the responses!

I've been able to do this with relative ease and I'm sure with practice it will come even easier. I just wanted to be sure I shouldn't be picking it up while the platter is spinning! I do have a Black Joe Lewis 8" EP that was a bit more difficult.

Elizabeth - I listened to the P5 on Friday as well.....when budget allows, that WILL BE my next step up!
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