180mm Turntable Belt
Is your turntable running erratically? Has the belt stretched? Audio Trends has a range of high quality Japanese made flat belts designed to fit most belt drive turntables. These drive belts are 5mm wide and range in diameter from 170mm to 210mm.
As mentioned, our belts are sourced from a leading manufacturer of high-quality premium belts in Japan. There is a BIG difference in belts and a poor quality belt will not only stretch more quickly, but they are often not made to the exact specifications required for accurate speed control. Audio Trends is run by music enthusiasts, for music enthusiasts, and what this means is you get the same product we would use ourselves.
Finding The Correct Size Belt: How do you make sure that this is the right size belt for your Record Player? Very simple! First, remove the mat and then 'lift' the platter* off the centre spindle/hub. Turn the platter upside down and remove the old belt. If the belt is old it may have decayed and left some sticky mess or 'gunk' around the platter. Clean this off with Isopropyl Alcohol. With the platter upside down, simply measure the diameter (not the circumference) of the inner hub or inner rim where the belt attaches and deduct 5mm. That will be the size you need to order. So, if the inner hub measures 185mm, then you need to order this 180mm belt. This measurement allows for some 'stretch' so the belt will fit comfortably over the motor spindle without putting excessive pressure on the motor.
*The platter is the round part that your mat and record sit on.
Watch The Video To See How To Do It: Our technician, and one of our resident turntable buffs - Andrew Coles - has prepared a simple video to explain the process. Click here to view the video.
Installing The New Belt: Fit the belt on the inner hub of the platter**. Turn the platter over and put it back onto the centre spindle/hub. Rotate the platter until one of the inspection holes is above the motor pulley. Grasp the belt and hook it over the pulley (and through the speed changer mechanism if required). Check that the deck runs with no fouling, replace the mat and you're ready for your next music session.
**The belt should fit easily. If it is difficult to get on because it's too tight or so loose it falls off, you have the wrong belt!
How To Order: Buy online or alternatively just phone us during business hours and we can process payment with your credit card. We can mail your turntable belt out to you or, if you are local, you can drop by with your platter (or the whole turntable) and we can measure it up, sell you the correct size belt and fit it on the spot.
Please Note: We also stock Original Replacement Belts for Pro-Ject, Rega and Thorens.