There are some, like Dougdeacon whos hearing is so acute that they can detect infinitesimal disturbances in vinyl reproduction whether it be a dust particle in the vicinity of the system, the speed fluctuation of stylus drag or the gravitational effect of the moon phase on vtf. I know this is true because I read it here. Fortunately there is a class of deaf audiophiles (including myself) who are not blessed with super sonic senses and are not bothered by things like passive tonearm lifts sitting benignly on their TT. If you are one of the latter consider yourself lucky and get an after market tonearm lift or semi automatic TT from Ebay.
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.
Thank you.