The issue of bearings has come up on other threads. Perhaps letting your Oracle lie dormant for so long has changed something (oxidation, etc.). It was suggested elsewhere and I suggest it here: clean both the shaft and the bearing well thoroughly, using a touch of alcohol (I use isopropyl) as well, and let dry. Use a good metal polish on the shaft, rubbing lightly (don't want to actually cause wear) until it shines brilliantly, and clean off thoroughly. Then use a lighter oil such as sewing machine oil first attempt to see how this works, then moving up to something better, cleaning the shaft and bearing well each time and try again. I hear elsewhere that oil for guns/rifles is an excellent quality oil in this application, and I'll be heading out to try this. There's also something called "Pronatur".
How to reduce the friction in the bearing
I have an Oracle Delphi Mark II turntable. Brand new. Just setting it up. The bearing is too tight. Ran the platter for a couple of days using a stronger motor to wear it in. Worked to some extent, but not enough.
Should I let the turntable run for say a couple of hundred hours to burn in?
Anything else I can do. I have not tried sandpaper, it seems a little on the desperate side.
Appreciate your help.
Should I let the turntable run for say a couple of hundred hours to burn in?
Anything else I can do. I have not tried sandpaper, it seems a little on the desperate side.
Appreciate your help.