Automatic Cueing and Automatic Return


I noticed that upper end turntables don’t have auto return. I suspect that this is due to a perceived sound quality loss. Is this true? What damage is done when my thousand dollar stylus rubs against the record label if and when I doze off after drifting into musical bliss? I look forward to any and all input and/or suggestions.
Thank you.
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Showing 1 response by muzikat

Idon't think the stylus rubs against the label, does it?
I have heard it's not that bad for it as the end of the record is smooth, dead space so to speak.

If I am wrong, I would like to know, as I doze off into the same musical bliss often. I am wary of playing LPs late at night for this same reason.