Hello all,

Sorry I did not see the beginning of the thread, but another 'sticky
stuff' that can appear near the base of the tonearm is the silicon
damping fluid/compound that slows the decent of the arm when the cueing
lever is release, instead of having the stylus plummet and crash against
the record. I've certainly seen this on some Dual and B-I-C turntables.

Regards,
Tim Schwartz
Bristol Electronics


Tim Padrick wrote:

Some counterweights have a plastic liner, and between this liner and the
weight is a rubber sleeve. The sleeve is there to dampen vibration between
the weight and the tonearm. In some arms, this sleeve was made of uncured
rubber. Uncured rubber is ok at first, but eventually turns into a sticky
goo. This might be what you are describing.

"S. S." wrote in message
om...
As the subject suggested this is a stupid question from a newbie. I
wonder what is the sticky glue-like stuff in dark color that is near
the counterweight whole where the armtube goes through.