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New Maplenoll Ariadne owner needing advice

I have recently purchased a maplenoll ariadne. I have tried to learn a little about the table but find very little information. I know the table was discontinued in the 90's but the little i have found indicated it is a very good table. I am interested to learn if there are any tricks or problems to optimizing this table. As most of you probably know, it is an air bearing platter and tonearm. I plan on putting my zxy airy 3 on the arm once I get it set up.
oilmanmojo
crem1
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Opus100 :

Regarding the upper platter bearing grease , a subtitute that appears to similar is the Merril " Black Bearing Oil" sold on the Vinyl Nirvan Web site for $15.00 US a pop. Different , but with plenty of the black stuff.

I mix a dab of teflon firearm lube inside the bearing itself with existing black oil lodged in the top of the bearing interior w/ a tooth pick as a mixer.
crem1
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Threaders : I am in the middle of a revision of my table beyond what has already been discussed. I will summarize the results when revisions are completed and tested.
oilmanmojo OP
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My Jun-Air compressor came in today. I found a good deal on an overstock item on Ebay. The model# is 6-15. It is an oil lube compressor that is easily delivering 50 psig to the table. The noise factor is nil. Its about like a refrigerator. Jun-Air is used a lot in the research and medical industry. Pluto Audio also uses Jun-Air. The compressor is built like a tank so its actually a good match for the Maplenoll table.
crem1
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Threaders: I located a source of information on the Web relating to air bearing tonearms. Go to www.EminentTechnology.com and download the manual for their Tonearm. Lots of good stuff including maintenance and other issues related to air bearing tonearms. Some interpertation to our situation required but all things considered a excellent addition to anyone's library...And besides its free.
crem1
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Threaders: ]

The E.T.Manual recommends a particular air filter the Motor Guard Model D-13. This filter is a superior replacement to the white paper filter Maplenoll included with the Tables. Its specifications are: Pipe Size 1/4" NPT (needs 1/4 x 1/8 barbs) , Max. Floor @ 80 PSI 1800 SCFH, Max Pressure 100 PSI, Max Temp 175 F , Removal Rating (norm) .01 microns, Size 21/2x3". Price on www.weilerwelding.com reg.$7.05 sale $5.84 + shipping .

According to the Manuals, the filter is a must to keep gunk from clogging the Tonearm's Air Bearing Sleve. The filter should to be installed before or after the last plenium that feeds the air supply. Some reviewers recommend placeing the filter close to the pump. Take your pick of options. An alternative is a china made knock-off at Harbor Tools, Inc 2 for $2.99 on sale. No specs available.
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