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idler rumble, heat, and record wear--a connection?

Even though the rumble is filtered out before the amplifier, does it caues excess wear to my vinyl? The heavy platter on my rek o kut also gets warm to the touch, and in turn heats up my records. I've never compared wear to a smoother and cooler running table (such as a Thorens).
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cocoabaroque OP
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Massive ply 30 lb plinth. It has the General industries motor. I havent measured the temp, but I'd guess about 100 degrees F.
cocoabaroque OP
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I'm thinking the massive ply plinth does not allow enough ventilation. Seems like after 1 hour of use when I remove the LP, it's like it was in a warm car. I've had tons of turntables, even a good number of idler drives, but this is my first idler ROK. With the clunky motor, the heat generated isn't so much my concern, its record wear from a warmed, softened LP.
cocoabaroque OP
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This uses a General industries induction motor, no phasing cap is needed-- but I have not taken apart and cleaned the motor. Bearing looks smooth, no visible issues or wear. I've seen some big idler tables with fans underneath, but that would introduce more noise and buffeting. If I cant reduce the temp, I'll just use the ROK on cold winter nights.
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