Lubricating Goldmund Studio Turnatble

[michael.s]

I have a Goldmund Studio Turntable which I bought new about 30 years ago. It works perfectly still, but I've never been able to lubricate the bearing, which of course is a direct drive motor. I feel that it should have fresh oil by now, but have no idea how to go about it. Thanks and grateful for any suggestions!

 

[Dierkx1]

@metaphacts Bill - any thoughts?

 

[MichelVanA]

Hi Michael,
Sorry, a bit late; maybe this post helps: https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=vinyl&m=1003270
If you want to know more about the Studio, just let me know. I have one too.

 

[michael.s]

Hi Michael,
Sorry, a bit late; maybe this post helps: https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/vt.mpl?f=vinyl&m=1003270
If you want to know more about the Studio, just let me know. I have one too.

Never too late - thanks for responding! I gave up on the idea of lubricating it, especially as the factory advice was - don't. It still works perfectly but I don't use it as much these days. My CD playback system has been gradually improving over the years, thanks to many upgrades, and now I prefer this to LPs. I keep the turntable now not for the sound quality but to play LPs that are special to me in respect of the music. Its sacrilege I know, but I've found myself wondering if I might part with it & the LPs. The Goldmund takes up a lot of space, as you'd well know, for something that gets such little use here.

 

[MichelVanA]

You're welcome Michael. Yes, LP's take up a lot of space, so does the turntable. Also, it is difficult to upgrade as not many modern preamps provide a phono section. Sure, some FM, Soulution have it as an option, but for many (me too) these are way over budget.
I am surprised [if] the T3 armcontroller (PL5, 6, 7 or 8) still works well, as many caps that are used for the time delays are elco's and don't have any life in them anymore. Also, the small variable resistors 22 kOhm and 2.2 kOhm are open and may need to be changed because of wear.
In my case i have many records that are simply not available on CD.
If you need info, just let me know. Maybe i will post something in a separate thread for the Studio users. This will take some time.