Arezzo turntable

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This turntable caught my eye, as it is using a very similar platter spindle bearing as the one i designed, and made, for my Linn Sondek LP12.

This bearing made a huge positive difference to the SQ of my Linn, and this has been confirmed by others that have tried my bearing in the past.

They are also selling a similar spindle support bearing as mine for £17.95, some members on here have had better ones made by me FOC.

srm-tech.co.uk/shop/article_A1/Arezzo-Turntable.html?shop_param=cid%3D12%26aid%3DA1%26

Mick.

[XTRProf]

Hi Mick,

What bearing oil did you use for your Linn? The Linn black oil or some high grade synthetic motor or gear oil that can survive F1 car internal condition?

[chris1967]

I would like to thank heliharris for sending me (FOC ) one of his bearings for my Linn LP12.

I must say that it has made a difference for the better, tightenning up the bass and making instruments appear clearer in the music stage.

Mick THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

XTRProf

i use Amsoil AMO w10-40 full synthetic in the bearings of my turntables (as well as my car and motorbike).

[mrarroyo]

Have you considered a 0-20 oil?

[chris1967]

No..., is there any good reason why i should use the 0-20?

(actually there is no specific reason why i use the 10-40 other that the Amsoil brand and viscosity is what i use in my motor vehicles and i have found that this is the best oil i have ever used... and i have tried quite a few... i have no idea if it really suites the bearings, other that every time i inspect them there is no grey residue meaning no wear..., i have absolutely no markings anywhere and the viscosity of the old oil seams to remain similar to the new oil i add)

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Different viscosities only make a difference over extremes of operating temperature ranges.

As all turntables will be used in a normal domestic temperature range (in house i presume at around 20deg C) all motor engine oils within 5-50 range will work just fine, as only there lubricating properties come in to play, there are no harmful residue contaminates to contend with, also the cost per litre is very cheap, compared to specific grade high or low pressure bearing oils.

Mick.

[XTRProf]

Well, I use Mobile 1 synthetic oil 5W-50 (I think) for my Linn no matter what Linn claims that their black oil is better.

[Z]

Mar 15, 2011 10:12:08 GMT @heliharris said:

This turntable caught my eye, as it is using a very similar platter spindle bearing as the one i designed, and made, for my Linn Sondek LP12.

This bearing made a huge positive difference to the SQ of my Linn, and this has been confirmed by others that have tried my bearing in the past.

They are also selling a similar spindle support bearing as mine for £17.95, some members on here have had better ones made by me FOC.

srm-tech.co.uk/shop/article_A1/Arezzo-Turntable.html?shop_param=cid%3D12%26aid%3DA1%26

Mick.

got a pic of the bearing? how long does it take to design something like a bearing anyway?

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Click on the link, go to products- turntable upgrades and accessories page 2- click on Turntable spindle support pad top right.

Mine is slightly different, specifically designed for the Linn LP12, in as much as it is not a flat disc, it has a machined recess in which the spindle sits, made from a thicker (2mm disc).

They use a 1mm flat disc set in a rubber grommet which caters for variations in hole diameter, for different makes of Turntable.

Mick.