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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
tbromgard
814 posts
 
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.
rhljazz
1,255 posts
 
Yes, my owners manual states it saves wear on the belt and motor.
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jedinite24
1,503 posts
 
With my Thorens TD 125 Mk 2 I leave the platter spinning while making the switch. With my Concept 2QD DD turntable I have to make the switch while the platter is stopped.
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mofimadness
5,064 posts
 
I have always started and stopped my tables for each album side. I guess it really is how comfortable you feel.

Almost all of my tables use screw down clamps, so it's kind of hard to do with the platter spinning.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
It's much easier on the motor/belt if you spin around at the same speed.

This becomes increasingly challenging at 45 RPM.

Thanks.
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