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Turntable Bearings
Thanks; The table was last serviced about three yrs ago but it sits on a shelf and doesn't move and I'm very carefull about it's use. As for the upgrade path; I wanted to install a Cirkus bearing last November but it seems I was a couple weeks too... 
Turntable Bearings
Microscope! That's the ticket. To address OCD;I agree to some extent; I know it appears a little overzealous to question the bbearing condition like this. But let me say this. I stated earlier that the bass sound seemed to be more diffuse and not ... 
Turntable Bearings
Yes; tried the stethoscope and seems o'kay. Consulted with two known expert Linn tech's and they seem to agree that thirty yr old bearing should be replaced regardless. No 1st gen Cirkus NOS available so the new Cirkus is the only option. Now to r... 
Turntable Bearings
The new Cirkus upgrade costs 1300 and no one will sell any NOS bearings. The issue is how to tell wear on any used 25 yr old table bearing and spindle. If you can see it; then it's too far gone to even consider as a purchase. So what thhen? 
Turntable Bearings
Thanks; still don't see how to check an older bearing though. BTW, Linn doesn't sell older replacement bearings; only the new ones for 1300$ 
Turntable Bearings
Thanks, maybe I should have been more specific. I'm looking to buy used, I have a 1980 version of a Linn LP12. The lower registers seem a little diffuse now and I'm told thats a symptom of a worn bearing. I can't see it but I can hear it.. So as c... 
Fairpoint Convention
No one mentions Annie Brigss? The one who started it all. 
Long Island, NY - Audio Syndrome
Hi Can you send some info?