Dear millicurie999: I think that some way or the other all of you are " right " and each advise with its trade-offs. Nothing is perfect.
I'm with Spencer that in off position we protect the records because if when spining we take out the LP the record surface can " suffer " from micro-damage because the graze/skim between the platter mat and LP underside. Is't that a real fact?, I don't know but could happen. In the other side could be that when in on position if we don't take out firmly the LP can goes down to the floor with clear damage.
Normally I left on all the time especially with my BD TTs where the on/off button is in the TT power suply that seats in the floor and the TT at the top of the rack. With my direct drive TTs normally I set the button off because it's in the same TT/motor and its start/stop movement is really fast where in the BD ones is really slowly and we need patience that I have not.
So, it's up to you.
Regards and enjoy the music,
R.
I'm with Spencer that in off position we protect the records because if when spining we take out the LP the record surface can " suffer " from micro-damage because the graze/skim between the platter mat and LP underside. Is't that a real fact?, I don't know but could happen. In the other side could be that when in on position if we don't take out firmly the LP can goes down to the floor with clear damage.
Normally I left on all the time especially with my BD TTs where the on/off button is in the TT power suply that seats in the floor and the TT at the top of the rack. With my direct drive TTs normally I set the button off because it's in the same TT/motor and its start/stop movement is really fast where in the BD ones is really slowly and we need patience that I have not.
So, it's up to you.
Regards and enjoy the music,
R.