Angels Horn® Blog · Category_BLOG>Turntable Knowledge>Turntable Belts ·6月 08, 2022

AngelsHorn® User Questions About Turntable Belts

Let me start by thanking the fans and users of AngelsHorn® turntables for giving us a lot of suggestions. For example, after receiving fans on YouTube saying that the Bluetooth version is a problem, we iterated the "H00501 Hi-Fi Bluetooth Turntable"; We received feedback from users on the website. After receiving the goods, there were problems with the outer packaging. We quickly upgraded and contacted the supplier. We have changed the bubbles and cardboard materials of the packaging, etc.

What I want to say is, thank you, we progress together, and excellent products are promoted by us jointly; AngelsHorn® hopes to be paranoid in the field of record players and strive to find points that can be improved, combining "retro aesthetics" with "simple and modern" On the turntable, live up to the trust of your fans.

Let’s step into the topic below. We will combine the most frequently mentioned questions from fans and social media to answer the questions; if there is any imperfection, welcome to add. We will select a period and reply in the form of a video or text:

#1 Are turntable belts Universal?

Unfortunately, there is nothing like one turntable belt that fits all; different belts from different manufacturers vary in length and width. These belts consist of using different types of elastomeric materials. So you have to be very careful when looking for a replacement for your turntable.

Maybe AngelsHorn®'s dedicated Turntable Belts can help with turntables, since they're basically universal for AngelsHorn® turntables：

#2 Can you use a rubber band as a turntable belt?

Belt drive turntables literally turn with the help of a belt made of rubber.
(ps: So I searched through a 1/2 lb bag of various sized rubber bands that I had bought from a local office supply store and found several large bands and tried one on the turntable and to my surprise it worked)

#3 How long does a turntable belt last?

But how long should your turntable belt last? Most belt-drive turntables utilize a rubber-based closed loop belt that typically lasts up to 5 years or so. The lifespan of the belt is determined by its quality, tightness, elasticity, and use. With no use, a belt will last 5-6 years in typical conditions.

#4 How do you change a cassette player Belt?

Please refer to this blog：
9 Step Turntable Belts: Brief Instructions and Replacement

#5 How do you restore a rubber belt?

A bent coat hanger works well. Heat up the rubber piece in a pot of boiling water. Pull the rubber out of the boiling water, then dip the cotton wad into some glycerine, and wipe down the rubber item with it. Let it dry for 24 hours, then heat the rubber again and wipe it down with more glycerine.

#6 How do you fix a turntable that spins slow?

The easy fix is to order a new belt and replace the old one. Please refer to
#4 How do you change a cassette player Belt?

#7 What size turntable belt do I need?

To select the correct size belt measure the diameter (the distance across not around) the subplatter. This will usually be in the range 140mm to 210mm. Then choose the belt size just below the measurement. eg if the diameter is 198mm, choose a 195 belt.

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My first record player

This is the first record player I've ever owned and I definitely recommend spending the money on this, if you want a true experience of listening to albums this is perfect for you. It has the true sound/tone of all the original music you decide to play for you and your friends. Easy setup and quick delivery with lifetime a warranty.

It sounds better than it should.

If you don't like reading long reviews than the short answer is: Just buy it, you won't be disappointed.

Now for the longer review and why I took off 1 star.

Price, it's one of the more pricey units out there, and I would have like to see it perform better in a couple of areas. The amplifier and volume control. The volume knob has to be at the 10 o'clock position to get any sound out at all, below that does nothing. By the time you get to 2 o'clock your really pushing the limits of volume before distortion. Sometimes I could get higher without but the recording needed to be quieter coming in, then the overall volume was about the same. The amp has a slight hiss sound over the speakers, once you start playing music it isn't noticeable at all, but this should have been addresses for this price. It needs just a bit more power, at times with certain music I wanted to turn it up a bit, but there was nothing left. The tone arm, when down, is right against the case, so it's a bit hard to get your finger under it to lift it. The "Line in" on the back is still a bit too high gain to be considered a full line input. I had to run a line stage and turn it down a bit. Some songs and equipment were fine but others were not. It's really more of an AUX IN, for headphone out of a phone or MP3 player.

The good:

Looks: Fit and finish is quite good, it comes very well packaged and was in perfect shape. It is just the simulated wood vinyl, but it's well done, you can't see particle board anywhere. The overall esthetics are nice, I love the watt meters on the front. The speakers have little rubber feet on the bottom, they keep the bottom from getting scratched or scratching anything, and keep the speaker from vibrating around. The grills are removable which is nice for those who want that look. When the unit is turned on, the turntable rotates near silently, no grumble or bearing noise.

Sound: This is where it all comes together. I first put on a record to give this a try. The video is of Tears for Fears and you are listening to the small speakers that came with the player. They have surprising mid base and deep extension. They are not room shaking, but you hear all the music. This album is well recorded and has a lot of depth. The amp and speakers made this sound great. The tone of the whole system is musical, warm and inviting and the speakers image quite well. Something I thought I would never say when describing a system like this. Hooking up to the KLH-5 speakers present in the video brought another level to the sound. It was louder with better low frequency extension, it really showed what this amplifier sounded like.

Technical: I tried all the functions and everything worked as it should. The pitch control allowed me to fine tune the rotation speed with my strobe disk. Once set it stayed stable. My FiiO MP3 music streamer connected via BT and kept connecting when switched back and forth, as soon as I powered back on it paired and played great. The line in worked, except for above.

Overall a great setup.

Super !!!

Envoie rapide et sécurisé, très belle platine, je suis ravie.

Amazing

Love my new record player. Came in amazing packaging. Easy set up. Sound is beautiful as is stereo and speakers. Highly recommend

Great sound quality for an all in one, easy to set up, high quality build.

AngelsHorn® User Questions About Turntable Belts

#1 Are turntable belts Universal?

#2 Can you use a rubber band as a turntable belt?

#3 How long does a turntable belt last?

#4 How do you change a cassette player Belt?

#5 How do you restore a rubber belt?

#6 How do you fix a turntable that spins slow?

#7 What size turntable belt do I need?

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#1 Are turntable belts Universal?

#2 Can you use a rubber band as a turntable belt?

#3 How long does a turntable belt last?

#4 How do you change a cassette player Belt?

#5 How do you restore a rubber belt?

#6 How do you fix a turntable that spins slow?

#7 What size turntable belt do I need?

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