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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
jh2os OP
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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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stringreen
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I suggest those with VPI tables with center weight and outer ring to position these with the table not running.
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stanwal
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I have my table placed so that I can run around it at 33 RPM so the record remaind stationary relative to me; this makes changing much easier. Seriously, this sounds totally unnecessary to me and this is the first time I have ever heard of the idea.
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nandric
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Instead of Dan_ed's 'I do it all the time' I deed this all
the time with my (then) Lp-12. After some practice it is 'a piece of cake'. The reason: all those small motors need some help.

Regards,
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marakanetz
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I run Michell Gyro SE on while listening and swapping records. I do not leave it running for long time unplayed or overnight.
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