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Is your turntable spinning while you clamp down?

I just got back into vinyl and I bought an inexpensive KAB clamp. So far, so good, but putting and removing the clamp can be a pain. What is the proper method? Do I turn off the turntable, change the clamp, or is it ok to clamp down and partially stop the turntable from spinning while I do this? My turntable is belt driven and I am wondering what clamping while the turntable is spinning will do to the motor and/or the belt. Is it my clamp? Can someone help an analog newbie?
matchstikman
hdm
1,062 posts
 
Do not clamp while the turntable is spinning. It will do nothing positive for your belt or motor.

Clamp before you turn the table on.
matchstikman OP
205 posts
 
Hdm, so, clamp, turn on TT, play the music, turn off TT, take off clamp, put on next selection, clamp, turn on TT, etc...etc...etc...?
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timo
610 posts
 
Agree, don't clamp while table is spinning. Not good for the motor and shortens belt life.
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swampwalker
5,138 posts
 
You've got it right, Matchstikman. Clamp, power up, play, power down, unclamp.
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