| JP |
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 |
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| boessenkool |
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
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| JP |
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 |
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| bob12345678 |
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 |
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| JP |
Thanks, I'll check this (I wonder where are this people from and if they deliver to Spain...).
JP |
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| planet10 |
Woody,
That is a BC, Canada email address... i'd be interested to know where in BC if you have that info.
dave |
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| François |
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 |
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