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Do you leave your platter spinning while switching

I have read various articles that advise you to leave your platter turning while switching records. I have yet to find a good reason behind this suggestion. What are you guys and gals doing? What would be the benefit of leaving the platter turning vs stopping it?
andyprice44
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marakanetz
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a constant stress of belt driven platter is always better than variable stop and go. for direct drive it doesn't matter.
ptmconsulting
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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.
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almarg
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See this thread, which addressed the same question. As is often the case in audio, there is complete unanimity on the matter :-)

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-- Al
tbromgard
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I did when I had a Linn and it was easy. now I have an OL deck and its not really possible due to larger platter and longer spindle. I dont believe pluking the lp off a spinning plater is bad-only if you drop the lp while doing it.
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