Sudden problem with turntable

I'd vote against that last suggestion. You can get a surprisingly good digital stylus force gauge in 2 days or less on amazon for about $11. Cheers,
Spencer

Sorry, meant Vinyl Engine for protector

Could it be that the suspension on your cartridge has given up the ghost and collapsed, and (at the worst) you're just dragging along on the cartridge body?  

Bpoletti I can take a look. I know the cartridge isn’t dragging but how would I tell if the suspension is sagging. I am ordering a digital stylus and jewelers loupe and have also downloaded a protractor   

Check the VTA - vertical tracking angle. I had a very similar, very frustrating experience recently, and taught myself to adjust the height of the base of the tonearm. I raised it up and then slowly lowered it down in increments until it hit the spot where the sound was clear and beautiful again.