I've heard the same thing. Without it, the record changers wouldn't change. I have a mono 33.3 only 'table that could use an auto lift since 90% of the stuff I play on it has the eccentric circle. I don't know if it's really bad for a stylus assembly, but it kind of freaks me out. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dick Spottswood" <dick@xxxxxxxx>
I believe the first run-off grooves were designed to trip automatic stop mechanisms on your old wind-ups.