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Basis bearing lube - Debut and Ovation

Yes I have both. I have done a search for Basis recommended bearing lube but found only general discussions. What does basis/ AJ Conti recommend for lubrication of the bearings on these tables? There are many discussions on lube but I cant find anything they recommend. I had to take them apart for a move. With the CES going on, I doubt I will get a speedy answer from Basis (as I have emailed another question earlier with no response). I love my turntables but find the lack of manuals or technical information about maintenance on the Basis site a little frustrating.Thanks
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stanwal
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They told me to do it every few years but didn't specify an oil type.The Isokinetic web site in England has some for the Linn tables and I think that would work. I have both an LP12 and a 2001 and am going to use the Linn oil on the Basis myself.But that is only my opinion; not Basis.
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stanwal
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My response was based on a conversation with Basis [not with AJ but with someone in the office]. It applied to my 2001 and I extrapolated to the Ovation. I use to have one[Ovation] myself but didn't get around to checking on lubeing it as I was quite inactive in audio during most of the time I owned it.The 2001 manual does not mention lube either if I remember correctly.
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