Good source for replacement Akai belts?

[powervinyl]

I purchase a small lot of Akai equipment. One of the pieces of equipment was an Akai GXC-706D cassette deck. The drive belt is stretched and worn. It doesn't have any traction. I would like to replace it because the deck seems to be in great shape. Can someone here point me to a good source of replacement Akai belts?

So far I have only found two.

The first is Marrs Communications.

http://www.marrscommunications.com/akai-cassette-kits

The second is Vintage Electronics.

http://www.vintage-electronics.cc/akaikits.html

Thanks!

-=- Boris

 

[AAA3330]

I've always been very pleased with "Vintage Electronics".

 

[tapetech]

Often, when belts are shot, other rubber parts will also be in need of replacement: pinch rollers and idler tires. I would purchase those items as well.

 

[powervinyl]

Is there a complete rubber refit kit available or do I need to buy the rollers separately?

-=- Boris

 

[tapetech]

Is there a complete rubber refit kit available or do I need to buy the rollers separately?

-=- Boris

You will need to buy the idler tires and pinch roller separately.

This company sells generic tires and p rollers, but you will have to see if any will fit your deck. If not, you sometimes can resurface your idlers (if bad) with course sandpaper.

http://www.studiosoundelectronics.com/it.htm

I guess you can start with new belts, and then see if you need the p roller and idler tires. Often, you do.