VPI Belt types

There are black belts available as well as the clearish ones. I found that the black ones "feel" more flexible when handled. They are supposed to be quieter some report. My listening room/head/ears are too noisy to be sure of that. I think VPI supplies the black ones on all tables now.
McMaster-Carr carries custom made o-ring/drive belts in a variety of materials.

If you want to upgrade, the Super Platter should be replaced with a Classic....major improvement. Belts ..not nearly so much...You probably won't even notice a difference at all.

There's a guy on eBay selling "VPI" belts. It's pretty much a 36.1" o-ring. $15 shipped. He offers a money back guarantee.

I have VPI Aries II Extended with 12.5 arm and try both clear and black belt and they sound the same. I decided to use the black belt b/c it looks better.

Remember to put talc on the belt!