Replacement flat section neoprene rubber drive belts available in popular sizes to fit many hi-fi turntables and other diverse units; eg tape recorders, cassette decks, Walkman, CD / DVD / XBox door tray drives, VCRs, tools, models and toys. 
 

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For most Japanese decks (full platter):

1. Remove the rubber mat and lift off the platter (most hubs just lift off, some require the removal of a circlip at the spindle).
2. Turn the platter over and measure the circumference of the hub (red line in the photo). The belt needs to be tight enough to hold on the inner hub with minimal stretching so deduct 5 - 10mm from the circumference to calculate the right length. The motor pulley offset should not be added to the equation as this stretch provides the correct drive tension for the belt.
3. Fit the belt on the hub and replace the hub on the spindle. Rotate the hub 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 (this stretch gives the belt the correct drive tension).
5. Check that the deck runs with no fouling, replace the mat and you're ready.

For a transcription turntable (split platter):

1. Remove the rubber/felt mat and lift off only the outer ring section of the platter.
2. Use a piece of string to measure the total distance round the hub and motor. Then deduct 4 to 6% (typically 20-30mm) to give the correct drive tension.

3. Fit the belt on the hub and place the outer platter upside down on the hub to check that the belt runs with no fouling.

4. Then turn the platter the right way up, replace the mat and you're ready.

If you still have the old belt:
This is the least accurate way to replace your belt and is not recommended. When measuring an old belt, remember it has certainly stretched with age like a rubber band, so you will need to replace it with a slightly shorter one. The problem is that there is no way of knowing how much it has stretched.

If you are unable to measure your hub (red line in the photo) circumference, measure the diameter and use the table above, which uses the equation: C (circumference) = Pi x D (diameter). 
Pi = 3.141592 (abbreviated).
 

All measurements shown are approximate given the elastic nature of neoprene rubber drive belts, measured internal, flat and non-stretched.

Click here to learn more about Pi

We have belts to fit most models manufactured by AR, Acoustic Research, Aiwa, akai, Alphason, Ariston, Aurex, B&O, Bang and Olufsen, BSR, Bush, Citronic, Cloud, Cranfield, Denon, Dual, Dunlop,  Dynatron, Eagle, Echo, Elite, Fisher, Fons, Garrard, Gemini, Goldring, Grundig, Harman, Harman Kardon, Heybrook, Hitachi, ITT, JVC, KB, Kenwood, Kuzma, Leak, Legend, Lenco, LG, Linn, Logic, Luxman, Manticore, Marantz, Micro-Seiki, Mitsubishi, Murphy, National, Onkyo, Optonica, Origin, Panasonic, Philips, Pink Triangle, Pioneer, Project, Pye, QED, Real Sound, Realistic, Rega, Revolver, Roksan, Rotel, Samsung, Sansui, Sanyo, Sony, Sharp, Schneider, Scott, Sonab, Systemdeck, Teac, Technics, Telefunken, Teleton, Tensai, Thorens, Toshiba, Trio, Vega, Vyger, Yamaha.

Useful vinyl and hi-fi accessories:
	Other drive belts: round section, square section.
	Audio-Technica cartridges from £33.04 + £1.50 p&p + VAT. Replacement styli
	HS4 - Low mass (10.4g) metal headshell with connector wires £9.95 + £1.50 p&p + VAT (see left). Compatible with most Japanese S-shaped tonearms.
	HS4ULM (Technics style) Ultra-low mass (9.2g) version with gold plated crimp connector wires. £9.95 + £1.50 p&p + VAT (see right).
	Audiophile headshell wires custom headshell cartridge link leads made with Van Damme specialist broadcast-grade OFC cable for ultimate audio performance. Set of 4 £12.50 + £0.50 p&p + VAT.
	Standard replacement headshell wires - set of 4 £2.50 + £0.50 p&p + VAT.
	B-Tech BT26 stereo phono pre-amp Here's a high quality solution for connecting a turntable to your PC, mixing desk or an amplifier with only line inputs. Can also be used as a stereo microphone pre-amp. £29.95 + £3.50 p&p + VAT.
	AC-1 Audio capture device. USB analogue / digital interface. Accepts line or turntable input. USB output to MAC or PC plus analogue line output to mixing desk or hi-fi system. Powered from USB port. No drivers required. Audacity recording and editing software included. £39.95 + £3.50 p&p + VAT.
	High grade twin phono interconnect lead 24K Gold-plated RCA phono connectors with strain reliefs. Oxygen-free copper (OFC), low capacitance cable for low loss and high definition double screened (copper braid plus aluminium foil). 1.5 Metres £3.99 + £3.50 p&p + VAT 3 Metres £4.99 + £3.50 p&p + VAT 5 Metres £5.99 + £5.00 p&p + VAT 10 Metres £8.99 + £8.00 p&p + VAT 5 Metres (single) £3.49 + £3.50 p&p + VAT 10 Metres (single) £4.99 + £5.00 p&p + VAT.
	FE-2 Ferrite filter. Snap-on ferrite clamp for cables up to 6.5mm diameter. Reduces electromagnetic interference being induced in or radiated from signal cables. Passive and, therefore, distortion free. Can be used on any microphone or line cable. Especially recommended for all leads connecting to computer or digital equipment. £4.95 + £1.50 p&p + VAT per pair. (now available in black).
4.0 mm² cable shown	High Definition speaker cable.  Suitable for professional or home use. Multi-stranded copper. Cut to any length:  2.5mm² (2x79/0.2mm) blk/wh £0.69/m 4.0mm² (2x521/0.1mm) clear £0.99/m 6.0mm² (2x784/0.1mm) clear £1.51/m (excl VAT).
	Dr Know's helpful advice for diagnosing and servicing your turntable and cartridge.

Our cable-making service can build bespoke, specialist audio leads to your specification.

Data sheet for Pioneer PL12D turntable

Data sheet for Linn Sondek LP12 turntable
 

"Just a quick "thankyou" for a turnround on my order of under 24hours. The belt arrived this lunchtime & the turntable works perfectly now! Thanks for the help getting the turntable off the spindle. Great service." cheers, Peter (19/11/2008).

"many thanks for the quick delivery - turntable belt fitted, working perfectly so my thirty year old NAD 101 still going strong!" best regards Russell, Tonbridge, Kent (2008)

"Many thanks for great service. Drivebelt for turntable arrived this morning, after ordering yesterday afternoon. It fits perfectly, so for your information, should you ever get another enquiry about a belt for a Strathclyde Transcription Development turntable ( STD 305 model ), then belt no. 24 is the correct one. May get back to you about a cartridge sometime in the future. Thanks again!" Ian (01/11/2007)

"Thank you for the very quick delivery of my turntable belt..    i received a phone call from you at 1830 hrs , spoke to a very helpful gentleman, who took all the information, and the following day the belt arrived in the post.. will probably need a new stylus shortly, so will be  contacting you again shortly... in the meantime many thanks...   excellent service...." regards  Gary (2007)

"Hi, I ordered 2 drive belts for a Pioneer PL12D deck from you at about 5.00 pm yesterday (Wednesday) evening by phone. I've arrived home this evening to find them delivered among my post today. I know it's not a large item but that is amazing service - if only other suppliers could be as efficient as you. Many thanks and well done." Bernie (07/06/2007)

"I initially found your website via Google search, probably using the string "turntable belt replacement". There were a few options, but your site is the most informative and reassuring of correct ordering." 
Regards, Steve (2004).