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Cassette deck belt supplier?

Briant8

Briant8

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Hi all!
Please forgive if this info is on here somewhere, I wasn't able to locate it.
(Also, please let me know if this would be better posted in Barter Town?)
But I'm looking for a good resource for belts.
I've picked up a few great decks and am wanting to get some belts in them to see if they are even viable specimens. (Namely a cherry Marantz Model 5000)
It's so hit or miss on the big auction site, that I've practically stopped looking...

Thanks in advance!
 
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turntableneedles.com is one place.
I myself would also like to know what other AK'er tape fans recommend

The thing is they do not have every possible model listed so sometimes you have to measure your own belts (instructions are given on the site) but it is really bad if your belts are melted and there is no model listed to match yours.

One problem I had there though was this Fisher ghetto blaster (ph 463) that I need belts for - they are on back order.

With replacing the belts - It never hurts to have spares but if the ones in the machine are good, I would just leave them be.
 
Personally, I use Dalbani. The sell direct or off eBay. A bit high priced for rubber bands, but I have never had a problem with their products.
 
Oh my gosh!
Thank you all so much!
MetalFisher said:
turntableneedles.com is one place.
I myself would also like to know what other AK'er tape fans recommend

The thing is they do not have every possible model listed so sometimes you have to measure your own belts (instructions are given on the site) but it is really bad if your belts are melted and there is no model listed to match yours.

One problem I had there though was this Fisher ghetto blaster (ph 463) that I need belts for - they are on back order.

With replacing the belts - It never hurts to have spares but if the ones in the machine are good, I would just leave them be.
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You're preaching to the choir there!
If I'm lucky enough to find one that works, let sleeping dogs lie...
It's just those ones that are belt goo
 
Turntableneedles is a great belt resource, even if they don't stock the actual belt lol. I've used their 'find my player' tool to find some quite unusual belts (eg a Sanyo M-G32 'sportster' personal stereo) and I always find what I'm looking for on there. I then convert the sizes given to suit a local belt supplier and buy from them :)
 
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