I own a VPI Cliffwood turntable. The day before yesterday, while I was playing my favourite Beatles song, 'Here Comes the Sun,' I heard a skip during playback. Could anyone tell me what might be causing this?
You can keep playing the record if the skip in the playback is not affecting your music experience, or you always have the option to buy a new vinyl record.
Also, there are a few things I would recommend to keep your vinyl in the best shape for years:
Never keep your records stacked on one another.
Keep them away from sunlight.
Try to clean your records and needle at least once a week.
I doubt the issue is with the Cliffwood turntable, as I own one myself and it works amazingly well.
Before diagnosing the turntable, why don't you try flipping the record with another one and check if the skipping issue persists? If the other record plays fine, then the problem might be with the vinyl itself – perhaps a scratch or dent is causing the skipping.
You are welcome, David!
You can keep playing the record if the skip in the playback is not affecting your music experience, or you always have the option to buy a new vinyl record.
Also, there are a few things I would recommend to keep your vinyl in the best shape for years:
Never keep your records stacked on one another.
Keep them away from sunlight.
Try to clean your records and needle at least once a week.
I came across this article https://turntabletrends.com/maintain-vinyl-records/ that can help you maintain your vinyl records' longevity.
Hope this helps! :)
I doubt the issue is with the Cliffwood turntable, as I own one myself and it works amazingly well.
Before diagnosing the turntable, why don't you try flipping the record with another one and check if the skipping issue persists? If the other record plays fine, then the problem might be with the vinyl itself – perhaps a scratch or dent is causing the skipping.