Saw a friend's glue job on winders, it was perfect.

Is it the physical act that makes the difference? You have to get up, flip the record, clean it sometimes. That whole ritual forces you to slow down and really listen instead of just having sound in the background. Streaming is so passive, but a record demands your attention. Do you find you pick up on smaller details in the music because of that?

Ever notice how people just want to replace the whole thing instead of a simple repair? That clean install vs fix debate is like tossing a shirt for one loose button. Sure the wipe is faster, but saving their setup builds way more good faith, even if it takes longer.