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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
linnlp12
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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.
tubes108
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Howdy Linnlp12. I emailed you additional information.
mikewerner
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I recently sent my Debut bearing to A.J. for servicing.
It is 10+ years old.
He took it apart, applied a micro-hone technique, updated the thrust configuration and sent it back for not too much money.
He also checked over the platter concentricity when mounted on the bearing.
Now the bearing is UTD and works like a charm. Dead Quiet!
Factory service or change your own oil? On something this high performance it seems sensible to me to have it looked at by the manufacturer. Oil is not the whole picture at all.
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cyclotronguy
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Basis has their own oil, why mix when you can get OEM for cheap.
marcelo_cinicola
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Refloating from the depth this thread to avoid opening a new one with pretty much the same issues:

I wonder if anyone can point at me how to check/fill in the oil in the bearing house on a Basis Debut TT?

I have the original manual but it does not mention anything at all about how to check it/refill after mounting the ttable after an overseas trip (duly dismantled as per Basis’s instructions).
Thanks all in advance!
Brgds, Marcelo
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