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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
yourmama
21 posts
 
I don't know which turntable you have, but in general turning the motor on and off just can't be good for it. Why don't you replace the clamp with a stabilizer weight and save yourself the hassle. You can easily lift the stabilizer while your tt's spinning.

Mama
jphii
485 posts
 
I do it both ways. Sometimes while it's on & sometimes whan it's off. Does not seem to have any effect whatsoever on the Teres motor.
hodie
32 posts
 
My table's maker(sounds a little center-holier-than-thou)encouraged me to leave the platter turning while I changed records. I've been doing it for 17 years with no problems.
rwd
695 posts
 
Hodie..what table do you have? I was also told that from Harry at VPI.....although I stop and unscrew.
matchstikman OP
205 posts
 
Ok, now I am thoroughly confused.
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