This is an Applied Fidelity custom upgraded bearing for a Technics 1200 turntable.Jim Howard (tubesforever) from Applied Fidelity created a custom spindle end (ceramic ball if I remember correctly), modified the thrust plate with a sapphire pad, and added an oil well with sealed o-ring. The spindle is taller than stock to accommodate thicker mats. The spindle shaft bearing is a custom material only Jim knows. The result is an overall improvement top to bottom, clarity and noise floor. Reason for selling is I have moved on to another table. I probably logged a few hundred hours on it, but I doubt it would ever wear out. Check the forum here for Jim's comments and threads about this bearing.
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