The rationale is simple. Electrical controls that are not used become dirty. Dirty controls can introduce electronic distortion. Even if you don't use certain controls, press their buttons and twist their knobs once a month to keep them clean. 9.Use a disc clamp when you play your LP records.
Clamps come in two varieties.
Because this kind of clamp adds very little weight to the record, it can't upset the balance of the record player. The other variety is a round weight. It may work fine on some turntables, but. in general, you should avoid it. 10.Put discs and tapes away in their sleeves and boxes when you are not listening to them. LPs, compact discs and cassette tapes have unprotected surfaces that pick up household grime.