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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Showing 3 responses by noromance

Replace your idler wheel. I wouldn't say the warmth will cause any problems. Is the ROK in a massive plinth or a box?
I figured it was motor heat. If it is indeed anything to do with friction in the bearing generating that much heat, it's new bearing time. Maybe the bearing or the ball bearing is toast and the rumble is coming from there.