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Originally Posted by JoeN

Flipping records is part of the experience. It’s fun. It makes you pay more attention to the music. Dropping the needle reengages you.

I have a slightly different take. I find that, rather than paying more attention to the music, the end of the short side breaks my focus on the music. A side that was meant to be listened to in its entirety is now interrupted, breaking my concentration and enjoyment. I agree there can be an improvement in sound quality, but for me it's not worth it because of the impact it has on the flow of the music and the listening experience.