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Paul Dormer wrote:
Wear suggests something which occurs normally with use - as happens with
an LP. CDs don't appear to wear as such - my very first one ever still
plays as new.

Damage would be a better term.

Well I did say "well worn", by which I meant to infer scratched or
grazed, but OK I accept your correction..

Does a properly setup turntable actually cause audible wear with each
and every use?? I've never owned a high end turntable long enough to
know.

I'd say anything in mechanical contact must wear. My LPs certainly have.
;-)

I do have a few elderly CD's which have gained pinholes in the
metal layer just sitting on the shelf.. :-(

I've heard of this but not experienced it.

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Dave Plowman London SW
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Dave Plowman (News) wrote:

I do have a few elderly CD's which have gained pinholes in the
metal layer just sitting on the shelf.. :-(

I've heard of this but not experienced it.

I've found pinholes in brand new CDs.

some play, some dont. luck of the draw.