If you are needing an idler pulley and you have the old one, whether a turntable or tape machine, you can get it rebuilt by Russell Industries for a reasonable price. For many years it was only $35.00; I got a capstan pinch roller rebuilt there for my Ampex 350 transport. That part can be well over $150.00 on ebay. The new roller worked perfectly. I've been using this service for decades.
Does anyone manufacture an alternative Linn Sondek belt pulley ?
I am so tired of adjusting that terrible pulley that my Linn Sondek has at present. I cannot stop the belt from slipping, regardless of how many belts I have changed and however many adjustments I have made. Maybe on my TT, the axis of the motor mount wrt the chassis is bent..... Regardless, I do not want to spend any more money on TTs except maybe just for a new fool proof pulley. Besides, its sound to me, is still great, when the belt does not slip.
If anyone manufactures a Linn GROOVED pulley for a standard 2 or 3 mm diameter ROUND belt, it would be perfect. It would be so much more capable of dealing with slight imperfections and age and mechanics of older TTs, which I am prepared to live with.
Anyone know any third parties doing this ?
Thanks
If anyone manufactures a Linn GROOVED pulley for a standard 2 or 3 mm diameter ROUND belt, it would be perfect. It would be so much more capable of dealing with slight imperfections and age and mechanics of older TTs, which I am prepared to live with.
Anyone know any third parties doing this ?
Thanks