Nottington Ace Space question, motor placement.

At the point where there is enough tension so the belt doesn't slip. It will look tight, but don't overdo it.

I little more that the width of a finger is about right.

I learned that I was stretching the ring on my VPI. It does indeed take very little force . So whatever you do start with as little stretch as will drive the table to propper speed.

Anyone with a Nottingham turntable ever tried the Wave Mechanic (Speed Control). Can the Pro-ject speed control do the job for less than half the price of a Wave Mechanic. My Ace Space sounds spectacular, with warmth, detail and transparency. Would the "Wave" be overkill?

I purchased a wave mechanic from Devine audio in UK, positive upgrade. I also tried a Walker, also positive, went with the wave mechanic due to cost. The heavy kit was a bigger improvement. I ordered the Wave mechanic from Devine on a sunday evening and it was at my door on thursday. I also upgraded the base with a custom base from Silent Running audio, all good things.