Clearaudio Performance DC issue


I have a Clearaudio  PerformanceDC table, Tracer tonearm, Ortofon Cadenza bronze cartridge with a chronic issue. I know nothing about setting up turntables, but this one has been set up three different times by dealers who do. At first it sounds great. After a few hours of play I notice it begins to distort and then-for no apparent reason-the tonearm will just skate along the record. This has happened three different times after being set up by folks who I think know what they are doing. The dealer is not local and at this point I'm not getting much help on that front. Out of warranty. 

Before I ditch this thing, just wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or any ideas. Its frustrating, because when it works, it sounds great.

Thanks.

kerrybh

That is too bad, I don't think I would ever get rid of my DC, but mine has the magnify arm.

If you're not interested in learning about your TT, maybe vinyl isn't your best investment in audio?

@kerrybh Are you in the U.S.? If so, contact Musical Surroundings, the distributor for Clearaudio. They usually provide great support.

I am. That’s good advice. I will give that a try.
Thank you. I think this is a great turntable for the money and this is a very odd problem.