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Record wear

I'm tempted to get into analog, but have next to no experience. I'm considering starting with an inexpensive table, cartridge, etc. to test the waters. If things work out, I'll upgrade.

Some of the records can run fairly pricey, like the Analogue Productions 45s. In my inexperience, I'm concerned that a lower-end system may introduce a lot of record wear before I jump into a better system. Should this be a concern?

If this shouldn't be a concern, any recommendations for reasonably-priced components? Thanks!
bigamp
pbb
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Record wear is always a problem. Those who will not admit it are members of a cult.
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audiofeil
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If the cartridge/tonearm are reasonably high quality and aligned correctly, it is virtually impossible to "wear out" a record. Keeping your records clean is very important as well.

The gear I used 40+ plus years ago was hardly state of the art but the records still play quietly and without any significant problems. I

Those who espouse record wear being a problem probably need to upgrade their hardware. My opinion is based on a review of that system.
pbb
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Glad to see that your vinyl is better than my vinyl!
pbb
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Despite being on record as saying "wear isn't an audible factor in my experience", Photon46 is not a cult member as he simply makes too much sense. I think it boils down to what type of music is being reproduced. Anything that has a lot of quiet moments or soft music will, in my experience, dissapoint, if not initially, then after a few plays.

On some music, there is magic in LP listening.

Not for everybody and, more to the point, not for every type of music.
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