Belt for Thorens TD280 MKII

JP · 26th February 2002, 08:28 AM

Hi all,

I'm in trouble looking for a replacement belt for my Thorens TD280 MKII. Even the Thorens dealer in Spain cannot offer me a solution (!). It seems that the owners of belt driven turntables are facing a difficult future, isn't it?

Questions:

Does anyone know where can I find one?
Is there a DIY alternative for those belts?

Thanks,

JP

boessenkool · 26th February 2002, 10:36 AM

JP,

Of course I'm not able to compare the situation in Spain with the Netherlands but why don't you buy a "not original" drive belt for your Thorens.

A year ago I bought a replacement for my Thorens TD145 at an electronics shop in my hometown. The original would have been about 15 Euro, the not so original did cost me about 4 Euro. This belt does the job perfectly. Take your old belt to a shop near you, perhaps the are able to help you.

Greetings,

Luuk Boessenkool
the Netherlands

JP · 26th February 2002, 04:06 PM

Hi Luuk,

Well, in fact that's what I did. I went to a hifi shop and the Thorens dealer itself sent us a "non original" belt (according to what you say, at the price of an original belt, 18 euros), but the belt didn't work, it was too short. That's why I posted my questions.

Anyway, I don't believe the situation in Spain can't be so different than in the Netherlands, I will investigate another shops (maybe I went to the wrong one, but what amazes me is the situation, without original replacements, of the official dealer).

Thanks,

JP

woody · 4th March 2002, 01:46 AM

I ordered a belt for my old AR table from bill.morrison@telus.net
he might handel them for your table or know someone who does.

Good luck

Woody

JP · 5th March 2002, 03:17 PM

Thanks, I'll check this (I wonder where are this people from and if they deliver to Spain...).

JP

planet10 · 5th March 2002, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bob12345678
I ordered a belt for my old AR table from bill.morrison@telus.net

Woody,

That is a BC, Canada email address... i'd be interested to know where in BC if you have that info.

dave

FrankDIY · 11th May 2002, 01:06 AM

I have ordered my belt, cardridge, etc. there:
http://www.turntablebelts.com

Best price, fast and good service.

I am sure they can find you the right belt or an equivalent

26th February 2002, 08:28 AM	#1
JP diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Barcelona (Spain)	Belt for Thorens TD280 MKII Hi all, I'm in trouble looking for a replacement belt for my Thorens TD280 MKII. Even the Thorens dealer in Spain cannot offer me a solution (!). It seems that the owners of belt driven turntables are facing a difficult future, isn't it? Questions: Does anyone know where can I find one? Is there a DIY alternative for those belts? Thanks, JP

26th February 2002, 10:36 AM	#2
boessenkool diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2001	beltdrive Thorens JP, Of course I'm not able to compare the situation in Spain with the Netherlands but why don't you buy a "not original" drive belt for your Thorens. A year ago I bought a replacement for my Thorens TD145 at an electronics shop in my hometown. The original would have been about 15 Euro, the not so original did cost me about 4 Euro. This belt does the job perfectly. Take your old belt to a shop near you, perhaps the are able to help you. Greetings, Luuk Boessenkool the Netherlands

11th May 2002, 01:06 AM	#7
FrankDIY diyAudio Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Quebec City	I have ordered my belt, cardridge, etc. there: http://www.turntablebelts.com Best price, fast and good service. I am sure they can find you the right belt or an equivalent __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge. knowledge is limited, imagination encircles the world. Albert Einstein FrankDIY's Audio Corner

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26th February 2002, 04:06 PM	#3
JP diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Barcelona (Spain)	Hi Luuk, Well, in fact that's what I did. I went to a hifi shop and the Thorens dealer itself sent us a "non original" belt (according to what you say, at the price of an original belt, 18 euros), but the belt didn't work, it was too short. That's why I posted my questions. Anyway, I don't believe the situation in Spain can't be so different than in the Netherlands, I will investigate another shops (maybe I went to the wrong one, but what amazes me is the situation, without original replacements, of the official dealer). Thanks, JP

4th March 2002, 01:46 AM	#4
woody diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tyrone Ga. U.S.A.	I ordered a belt for my old AR table from bill.morrison@telus.net he might handel them for your table or know someone who does. Good luck Woody

5th March 2002, 03:17 PM	#5
JP diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Barcelona (Spain)	Thanks, I'll check this (I wonder where are this people from and if they deliver to Spain...). JP

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