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Question for TW Acustic Owners

It doesn't elaborate in the owners manual, but I was wondering how often you lubricate the bearing on the table with the supplied oil? Any recommended interval?

Also with my previous VPI table I oiled the motor occasionally. Do TW motors need any interval lubrication? Looking at the TW motor compared the thr VPI, if the TW motor does need lubrication added, I'm not even sure where to do it.

Thanks in advance for any info.
philb7777
moonglum
619 posts
 
As TdAudio says, this 12 month thing sounds more precautionary than anything else.

If you are using the T/T regularly then the oil will be directed to the top of the bearing in which case I don't see the need for constant re-lubing?
I'd be more concerned if it was left inactive for very long periods?

When TW first went into manufacture (despite the old style of oil application) the emphasis was more on the Raven being "maintenance free". I bought the Raven on this premise so it's too late to move the goalposts now! :)

Currently I've done one relube in 4 years and see/hear no change in performance on reference recordings.
Kind regards....
salavat
37 posts
 
What is the type of oil used for TW turntables?
moonglum
619 posts
 

Salavat, better late than never! :)


It's a synthetic oil which they supply specifically for their tables. Couldn't say who makes it.


BTW, to answer the OP's question in more detail, the trick is not to over apply so after cleaning off the old oil, smear some oil on the main bearing then distribute evenly using a (clean) fingertip.

Then add that "final drop" on the very top of the bearing before replacing the platter.

barrysandy
192 posts
 
...and good luck not smashing your fingers if you own the 45 lb heavy copper platter. 
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alectiong
110 posts
 
My new dealer helped me to re-lubricate for the 1st time after >10 years since I bought the TT. Couldn't tell if there was any difference in SQ.
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