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  1. #391
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    For the record: I mailed Sony in the distant hope that they have some info about which lubricant was originally used on the bearing of the TTS-8000. I know its a long shot, but will pass their response on.

    Others have discussed the oil in bearings of Sony Tables, but I can't find one which states which oil was used on the TTS-8000:

    https://hifiwigwam.com/forum/topic/9...-dd-turntable/

    https://www.audiokarma.org/forums/in...k-type.151039/

    Jamie: I hope is ok to post in your thread ?
    English is not my native language, so any grammar & spelling errors is due to my crappy Smartphone..

    Speakers: Franco Serblin Accordo.
    Amp: Yamaha A-S2100.
    Turntable 1: Sony TTS-8000 in a TB-2000 plinth with:
    Tonearm 1: Helius Phaedra & Benz LP-S.
    Tonearm 2: Reed 2A & ?
    Turntable 2: Garrard 401, Jelco SA-750E & Shelter 501 classic.
    Phonostage: Modwright PH 9.0 w. US Amperex 7308.
    Step-up: Allnic AUT-2000.
    Head-amp: GS Elevator EXP.
    Cables: AN Qssc, Belden 8402 & Audience au24.

    http://www.discogs.com/user/Nonnegativ

  2. #392
    Join Date: Sep 2014

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    thanks for the links,its absolutley fine,post away,all info,comments welcome
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

  3. #393
    Join Date: Sep 2012

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    The issue for me is what to use? Looks like I can pull the spindle out fairly easily, but in that process I'll dislodge/wipe off lubricant thats there.
    Without knowing what to replace it with I'll leave mine alone, it spins freely.



    Re: Lenco's John, they were far more price constrained than the TT's were talking about. They're a 50's domestic design and the fundamentals didn't alter (L59 drive train can be swapped for L78 20+ years apart) Compare to Garrard and Thorens 124 its soon apparent which is engineered for professionals.

    However, the design concept is good enough to be improved hence the flourish of bearings/top plates ect.

    *The Lenco bearing looses oil, I suspect the Sony is better sealed?

  4. #394
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    is it oil or grease though?
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

  5. #395
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    Quote Originally Posted by karma67 View Post
    is it oil or grease though?
    Lenco's have grease to hold the ball in place, then oil to lubricate.

    Sorry if you meant the Sony, now I've seen the pics how easy it is to remove, I'm itching to have a look see :-)

  6. #396
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    if yours is nos,you might be doing us a big favour
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

  7. #397
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    It's got the better of me, and I've had a look. Perhaps a good thing as its as dry as the Sahara.
    Whatever was in there has turned to paste.

    Nice bearing though, almost mirror polished spindle (no wear) and what looks like bronze/oil-lite bushes.

    I've cleaned the gunk and smeared couple of drops of fully synthetic on the spindle. Probably wrong as there'll be additives, but the best to hand.

    Looks like investigation and monitoring will be needed.

    There's a spring loaded mechanism on the black plate, my guess its to keep dust out. It needs positioning while the motors turning otherwise it introduces noise.

  8. #398
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    IMG_5707 by mark leatherland, on Flickr
    IMG_5704 by mark leatherland, on Flickr


    I installed SME4 and Koetsu Rosewood Sig (Goldring rebuild) on Mickey's 301, seemed rude not to put my own the TTS. Less than 100 hours on the carts.

    IMG_5659 by mark leatherland, on Flickr

  9. #399
    Join Date: Sep 2014

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    wow,super clean,in my book any oil is better than nothing.thanks for posting the pics
    My System
    John Wood KT88 Amp.
    Paradise Phono Stage
    Sony TTS-8000 Turntable.
    PMAT-1010 MK6 Tonearm.
    Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
    Sony X555ES Cd Player
    Yamaha NS1000m Speakers

  10. #400
    Join Date: Dec 2011

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    Excellent !!!

    I recieved word from Sony regarding my question about what lubricant was used in the bearing of the TTS-8000. As expected they could not provide any information on my "Senior Unit"..
    English is not my native language, so any grammar & spelling errors is due to my crappy Smartphone..

    Speakers: Franco Serblin Accordo.
    Amp: Yamaha A-S2100.
    Turntable 1: Sony TTS-8000 in a TB-2000 plinth with:
    Tonearm 1: Helius Phaedra & Benz LP-S.
    Tonearm 2: Reed 2A & ?
    Turntable 2: Garrard 401, Jelco SA-750E & Shelter 501 classic.
    Phonostage: Modwright PH 9.0 w. US Amperex 7308.
    Step-up: Allnic AUT-2000.
    Head-amp: GS Elevator EXP.
    Cables: AN Qssc, Belden 8402 & Audience au24.

    http://www.discogs.com/user/Nonnegativ

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