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Haven't used my analog rig for months......

Lately, I just haven't had the time to listen to music, be it digital or analog. I practice leaving all my electronics on 24/7 but since I haven't been listening to my gear, I've had to turn it off. My question is, would there be operational issues that I should be aware of if I left my table non-operational? I have a VPI Scout w/ the Dyna 10x5 cartridge and I'm worried that maybe the belt and/or the stlus might stiffen up from not being used in months. Any input out there would be appreciated. Thanks.
gemini
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narrod
1,064 posts
 
Months, no. Years, yes.
lewm
13,107 posts
 
Nothing that could not be undone with easy warm-up procedures, providing your rig is kept in a controlled temperature and humidity environment.
plato
1,543 posts
 
There shouldn't be any issues. You might want to remove the belt while it's not being used, but that's about it. I doubt that the cartridge will be bothered.
tarsando
578 posts
 
I had my Thorens in the closet for years. Took it out, dusted it off, fired it up and it worked fine.
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