Well Tempered bearing old vs new

The answer to your first question is yes, both designs have five contact points which support the platter bearing. I do not think that you could use the newer thread belts on one of the older tables since the pulley design is different for a flat rubber belt vs. the thread belt. I think that you should try to find a correctly sized rubber flat belt like the original design used.

It is a 35.1 inch belt and readily available through many vendors. BTW, your belt is stretched out.

The latest version of the WT Amadeus mk. 2 has 3 contact points.

Bill_k ...

I've owned an original WWTT since it was new in the 1980's. The belt needs to be changed out about every two years ... even if you don't think it needs to be changed. Over time the speed accuracy diminishes. When you change out the old belt for the new one, you can definitely hear the difference in speed, dynamics and tonal balance.

I just replaced my belt about two months ago. I opted for a custom belt built by

www.originlive.com

They are located in the UK. Its an excellent company, reliable ... and their belt actually transformed my TT. You can imagine how many belts I've been through over the past thirty-some years ... and there has been nothing that compares with the originlive belt. Not even close. Highly recommended ... and the good news is, they are just about the same price as an ordinary replacement belt. Hope this helps ...

Happy listening ...

Oregonpapa - Good lead on the replacement belt available from OL. They are a first class operation and very reputable. I run their top of the line Enterprise-C tonearm and it is superb.