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Belt vs. string

Hi all,
I seem to see a lot of TT motors using string, while others use rubber belts, and still others use VCR tape! My questions is, are they interchangeable? I mean, my clearaudio emotion uses a rubber belt, but would I be able to also use string, or fishing line or whatever?
I suppose I could just try it, but I wonder if anyone has tried both...I am mostly wondering because replacements are ~40$ or something...string is near free...
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rauliruegas
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Dear Mantisory: I use on all my TTs cotton thread with excellent performance. Now, the best is to ask Clearaudio specially if like Restock posted your TT motor is fixed or you can't adjust the thread tension.

Regards and enjoy the music.
Raul.
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