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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
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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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sebrof
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I thought everyone popped the record off to switch albums or sides. I turn it on when I start to play it and I turn it off when I shut the system down.
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