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The effect of the Expanding Universe on turntables

Since the Universe has been continually expanding after the Big Bang, then it stands to reason that all objects have expanded also , but not nessecarily in proper proportion. This means that the turntable you buy today will actually be larger(and contain more mass) at some date in the distant future (20 years?). I have now discovered why I have never had a used turntable (over 100 turntables) that is on accurate 33&1/3 RPM speed, even with quality synchronous motors. This phono-nomenon can only be attributed to the fact that all the motor parts and the platter are now larger and more massive than previously and thus the ratios of pullies and gears is no longer as designed (in the past), this is the only explanation I can offer as to why the speed of old turntables is faster than when new(by a small percent).It also explains why many older mechanical devices never work properly , no matter how well maintaied and repaired.
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Wonder if that chassis a few days ago, ruined by too many used electrons filing it up will get a new lease on life due to this expanding thing?

As the chassis grows there could be space for more particles, adding useful years of service to this once great product.

I'm aware this depends on how often it's used in relation to the time it takes for the chassis to expand. Since I listen frequently, I wouldn't gamble on it unless it sat in a closet for awhile and everything got caught up.
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