rotel 1072 skipping

It it is new, return it for another.  If it is not, send to Rotel for repair.  

thanks for the insight, what it also does is cut out for a second

try this 1st

cd lens cleaner

next, take the cover off, have a look, see if you can clean/lube any moving part.

small brush, some alcohol, compressed air from a compressor or can (caution), final lube,

white lithium

liquid bearing

contact cleaner, get a spray wash, more power than a brush, less power than a compressor, this one has lubricant others do not,

always clean the laser last