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Message started by Kamran on 11/12/26 at 16:26:12

Title: Warped Records
Post by Kamran on 11/12/26 at 16:26:12

Folks, as I see it--there are several options to deal with a warped record:

1) Return it (if it's not flat--it does not belong in your collection)
2) Ignore and just play it (some records still sound phenomenal even with slight warping)
3) Use a record flattener
4) Get a record clamp to flatten the record on the platter (like the Michell Gyro or similar):

I am curious how other vinyl heads approach this issue?

Title: Re: Warped Records
Post by Lon on 11/12/26 at 16:27:16

I use the Groovetracer record weight which seems to correct slightly warped LPs. If they are more warped. . . I don't play them.

Title: Re: Warped Records
Post by Geno on 11/12/26 at 21:05:32

Kamran, I use my record clamp on every record I play. I have a few records with slight warps. As long as they will play, I don’t worry about it.

It’s been a long time since I had one severely warped, and never have used a flattener, so no idea how effective they are.

Geno

Title: Re: Warped Records
Post by JHC on 11/12/26 at 21:24:32

There are also periphery clamps like the VPI or the Wayne's Audio. I haven't used on but have looked the Wayne's for a while as they are supposed to also help keep speeds stable and somehow make the sound better.

Title: Re: Warped Records
Post by LiquidBlue on 11/12/26 at 23:27:07

I always use a record weight, but minor dish warps can be helped with a rubber washer and record clamp. If it’s a more significant edge warp I try to get it exchanged. In the past, I’ve tried flattening with two pieces of glass, a low temp oven and a stack of books as it cools. It’s worked, but I’ve also ruined one when I wasn’t as careful on a more significant warp. I’m sure a Vinyl Flat or similar is more controlled. Anymore, I just try to exchange if possible.

Title: Re: Warped Records
Post by JBzen on 11/13/26 at 08:07:12

I would just trash it or return. Never tried to flatten one. I have a weight on my VPI turntable that really would not do much for flattening a warped record. I've experienced warped records that tracked just fine but the pitch would change over the hill.