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Replacement for Gyro SE because of belt...

Posted by tketcham (A) on December 9, 2016 at 18:17:29

In Reply to: RE: Belt Issues...... posted by PAR on December 9, 2016 at 16:11:52:

It's funny that you commented about having to purchase a completely different turntable because you're unable to find a belt that works correctly. I was recently thinking about that reality with any belt-drive turntable: What happens when the (correct) belt is no longer manufactured?

The Gyro is a 'table that could last for decades with proper care yet be rendered useless without a simple loop of synthetic polymer.

Makes me wonder why we audiophiles don't insist on belt-drive turntable platters driven by belts made from universally available materials. The motors and pulleys could be somewhat proprietary and yet easily substituted (if you don't care about OEM integrity) and belts could be essentially interchangeable, with a range of standardized lengths. Like windshield wipers or toilet seals, only audiophile. '-)

Tom

Edits: 12/10/16

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