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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

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daveyf
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If you are getting belt slip, then I would suggest that there is something wrong with your Linn’s set up. I would recommend a trip to a Linn dealer who can do the set up correctly.
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slaw
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Try  www.originlive.com


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cakyol OP
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slaw,

Thanks for the suggestion.

However, I am not quite sure if they have anything like that.  Did you see it on their site ?
teo_audio
2,197 posts
 
A Linn pulley should sit slightly back, not a perfect 90 degrees to the spindle, IIRC. Just a degree or so, IIRC.

If it is anything else, and cannot be adjusted to this ’perfection’ that is required, and contains any other unwanted angles or mis-positions...then the plinth or motor mounting might need some fixin’....

It also needs to be adjusted under load and under load mass, IIRC. Platter on top, upside down, so you can see the pulley and adjust from the bottom while the TT is on a proper stand that gives one access...with a used cheap record siting on top, with the mat, etc. All while everything is level, and so on.

chayro
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I owned a Linn for years and never experienced this issue.  Clean the pulley and the edge of the platter with isopropol alcohol and wash the belt with some dishwashing liquid and sprinkle a small amount of talcum on the belt, wiping off the excess with a paper towel. As I recall, the angle of the motor/pulley is used to adjust the speed, so I don't see how you really have a choice of how to angle the motor, other than adjusting for the correct speed. 
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