replacement belt for a Maplenoll Ariadne


I have a Maplenoll Ariadne and would like to buy a spare belt - where is the best source for this belt? about 38" circumference.
stereobug

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I would be a little cautious in ordering a belt from LP Gear.
I bought a belt from them specifically described as "Maplenoll Ariadne Signature turntable replacement belt" and it is too wide to fit on the pulley's flanges. The previous belt, sourced from Bob Dilger, is 3/32" wide and the belt I received from LP Gear is 5/32" wide. The result is that the replacement doesn't fit onto the pulley. I have sent them two emails, a day apart, and have not received a reply. There doesn't seem to be a phone number on their site, so I'm stuck waiting for a response. Granted it is a busy season I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
A correct replacement belt should be 25" internal circumference, 3/32" wide and 1/32" thick based on the previous belt. So, far I haven't found a suitable source, but I did repair a small crack in the original, so it might be the default choice.
All's well that ends well. I received an email message, from LP Gear, giving me a return authorization so I'll send the wrong belt back today.
Hello Stereobug,
Well, I've sent a second email message to LP Gear asking for some kind of status on the belt. This one a bit more demanding than my first request. In the meantime I've located a second source that might pan out. They indicate they have a belt that is 0.118 wide and might be suitable. The price is reasonable and I hope to have it fairly soon. I'm afraid I don't know of a source for a round belt, sorry.
Good luck!
Hello,
I received a message from LP Gear explaining how they were temporarily out of stock on the correct belt and were waiting for some to arrive. They apologized for not letting me know this before. A second message informed that a replacement belt had been sent today. Probably the lack of communication was due to a hectic season combined with CES attendance. Anything can happen and I'm sure this is not indicative of their normal customer support. Anyone trying to offer parts for long discontinued turntables deserves all the understanding we can offer.
Ken
I received a belt today from LP Gear and it the correct size and looks to be exactly what the turntable needs. A few rough patches along the way, but in the end they came through.
Cheers!