Half speed masters. Are they worth the extra scratch?


I just purchased a Dire Straits Brothers in Arms half speed master. I'm using a Pioneer PL530 TT. Can this album be played successfully on my TT? I put it on 45 rpm but there is no way to tell if it is spinning at the right speed. The speed control is working but not keeping a steady reading like when I play a normal 33 record. It sounds good but I'm wondering if they should be played on a different table. Also is it worth it to pay extra money for these? I payed 50$ for this album. Thanks for any information.
knighttodd

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Perhaps there is a problem with the turntable.  If that is the case, I wouldn’t buy expensive records to play on it.   A newer turntable may be a better bet in the long run.