Well Tempered bearing old vs new

As a test, I switched the black platter and larger spindle from my WTT with the smaller spindle and acrylic platter from the WTRP, leaving the bearings in their respective plinths. The black platter and larger spindle ride properly on the WTRP bearing. The acrylic platter and WTRP spindle ride better on the WTT - that might be because the motor is moved back pulling the belt with greater tension. Such a puzzle.

On the advice of Art Dudley, I spit an older stretched WT belt, took about 1.25" out of it, and glued the ends together with Crazy Glue. NOS WT belts are neoprene, not rubber. Worked great.

I'm planning to get the WT thread belt pulley for the WTT.

Gvoth ...

Listen to the table for a few months ... then get the originlive custom belt. You will be more than happy you did.

If possible, get away from stretch-y belts and try to find a suitable belt that is as non-compliant as possible.

Oregonpapa what is the belt size for the WT original table. I assume it has to be in mm for the UK.

Jwm ...

You have to measure your existing belt. If you measure in inches, the guys in the UK will figure it out for you. Its all explained on this site: www.originlive.com

Honestly, its an amazing upgrade. When you first hook it up, you'll be amazed at how much more torque the table seems to have. The speed control is right on the money. Interestingly, you will hear the belt gradually break in over the first two hours. You'll think its great right off the bat, but after two hours, you'll be shaking your head wondering how a piece of rubber could make that much of a significant difference in your sound quality.

I'm tempted to try their mat on my acrylic platter. Maybe I'll start a thread for any input from other members.

Take care ..