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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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mofimadness
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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
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It's much easier on the motor/belt if you spin around at the same speed.

This becomes increasingly challenging at 45 RPM.

Thanks.
pops
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Not unless you want to...
actusreus
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No. Seems like a bad idea to me, even if your table does not use a clamp or a ring. I'd never do it.
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tom6897
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Wouldn't Delrin, Cork, Copper and Acrylic platters subject the LP to scratches if not plucked perfectly from the platter??? Seems like a good way to ruin many LPs unless you have the reflexes of a cat, Meow!
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