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Oil for TT bearing - any advise?

I am trying to figure out which oil to use for my Bix+ TT - it has a thick platter with a simple bearing...the supplied oil is finished...I got the following from the supplier (who doesn't sell the TT anymore)...

something equivalent to a 30 weight (non-multigrade) non-detergent synthetic oil will work fine. The super slippery formulations are beneficial

...which only makes me more confused - can anyone interpret this for me? Does anyone have any advise in this matter?

Thanks and have a GREAT day!
go4vinyl
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stringreen
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VPI has a new superlube (maybe not so new any more). It comes in a hypo looking dispenser and it looks a bit like Vaseline (though I am assured it is not). It made my VPI sound better.
go4vinyl OP
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All - Thanks for your advise - I'll check the VPI superlube for sure! (I know there must be more threads regarding this issue...can't find'em though...)...
jloveys
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Van den Hul The Lower Friction type II is a very high quality oil made for TT bearings and is a reference here in Europe.
jeffjarvis
257 posts
 
90 wt gear oil works great.
Don't let the snake oil types sell you 10 drops of their secret recipe for $40.
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stringreen
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I guess Jeff's post is against VPI's Harry Weisfield. There are a great many very nice people in the Hi-Fi business...some like Mike at Ayre, John at AudioConnection, and Harry at VPI. I know there are others as well, but I have had personal dealings with these guys and can applaud their honesty, and genuine interest in helping us mere mortals. I encourage those who have had good experiences to make their names known.
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