One drop. You need the SME oil. There should be a parts kit in the box with all the goodies. Damping fluid, tools, oil etc. You’ll need the setup templates and tools to properly dial in your arm and cart. The V isn’t terribly hard to setup, but the proper setup tools really are a must. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen the oil syringes and tools on Music Direct. You can order all of this through SME. Look at EBay too, sometimes you’ll see tools and what/not there.
SME 30/2 Controller
Looking to get some questions answered regarding a 2004 30/2 turntable. The controller has the knob instead of push buttons and I believe it to be the 2nd generation as the box is longer format. Does the latest controller work with the existing motor?
The O-Rings are original and the table has been in the box unused since 2009. Is a belt and new rings needed because of age?
The platter is the mustard/green color but it seems that it was not a change other than color.
If anyone knows pricing please enlighten me!
Thanks for any help.
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The only guidance that SME give about when the motor needs oiling, apart from 'once a year', is that it should be oiled if it makes a noise. Though exactly what that means is not clear. Your unit may well have been over-oiled in the past (this might explain why some oil has come out of the motor shaft, if this is what has happened). I would begin with one drop, and then see. SME's insistence on not over-oiling suggests that they may have had problems in the past with people applying too much oil or doing so too frequently. As far as I know, the oil used must be the one sold by SME (it is apparently specially diluted for the narrow tolerances in the motor shaft), |
Thanks everyone for your input. I am looking forward to listening to 30/2. The guidance you’ve all given me has helped ease my mind. I will use the existing controller as it seems buying a newer version yields few improvements. Peter |
@hifipf … good chat! Red, I would do red o-rings. Would be kinda cool! |
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