Why do some records slow down near the end?
Over the years, not all records were pressed or cut the same. This means that some records will have grooves cut closer to the center of a record, and some will be cut further from the center.
The auto-stop function of the turntable is designed to stop playback approximately 2 inches from the center of the spindle to the stylus tip. If a record is cut closer to the label than this, it may slow down and stop before the end of the song. In some cases, you may hear a slight momentary slowdown which is the tonearm passing the trigger for auto-stop to engage. This distance will work with most records. If most records you play experience this, you may need to disable auto-stop.
The auto-stop function of the turntable is designed to stop playback approximately 2 inches from the center of the spindle to the stylus tip. If a record is cut closer to the label than this, it may slow down and stop before the end of the song. In some cases, you may hear a slight momentary slowdown which is the tonearm passing the trigger for auto-stop to engage. This distance will work with most records. If most records you play experience this, you may need to disable auto-stop.