Turntable Lube

[Jimbo]

Spinning very smoothly with the 5W/30 multi grade. No Noise, no speed deviation.

Its not like its trying to chug through gritty mud!


However after last nights listening session I felt there was a little less "air" and ambience in some of the recordings. So I have decided to revert back to some Audio Origami oil which I used previously.

[CageyH]

A wise move, in the long run.
The 5W (which is what you have at room temperature) is too thin.

[Jimbo]

I thought at first everything sounded OK but after longer period of critical listening I noticed recorded ambience and a few other key areas did not sound quite right.

So at least I have learned oils do make a difference to the sound - bizarre!

I am also a bit concerned having read that synthetic oils can harm sintered brass bushings. Not sure on this one? But there are a lot of additives in car engine oils so maybe some are problematic to brass?

There are obviously many different types of synthetic oils with varying properties but considering the pressure and heat involved with a turntable bearing I feel they may not be that suitable. Something more basic and maybe non synthetic could be better?

[Jimbo]

Found this interesting evaluation of the Audio Origami oil..

https://www.vinylengine.com/turntabl...c.php?t=118436

[CageyH]

I use thé AO booster oil. I see no reason to change.

[Jimbo]

I use thé AO booster oil. I see no reason to change.

I will be joining you Kev.