Anyone using the new Rega EBLT Belt?

[Weirdness]

There seems to be very little information available as yet but supposedly there is an upgraded belt to the white one?

In the description for the RP6 there is mention of a new black belt "Upgrade EBLT black drive belt fitted as standard - From 1st Feb 2020"

I'm due for a belt change wondering if these are readily available yet or not?

 

[linnfomaniac83]

I think they’ll being fitted to new decks from the Planar 6 upwards, but as of two weeks ago, my local dealer was still waiting for them to be made available for purchase... I know because I want one to try, my whip belt is very tired and I’ve had to stick an original black one on for now.

 

[gerlando]

My Planar 6 came with a white belt.

 

[cobbers]

Economy Bacon Lettuce and Tomato - didn't know thet are in the takeaway business

 

[Sue Pertwee-Tyr]

Economy Bacon Lettuce and Tomato - didn't know they are in the takeaway business

Just don't get any mayonnaise on the belt.

Actually, it's EeBLT, it's made in Yorkshire.

 

[linnfomaniac83]

My Planar 6 came with a white belt.

Yep, they all did until it was discontinued, I discovered there was a new belt on the way when I wanted to buy a new white belt and found it’d been discontinued.

 

[paul darwin]

It's actually way simpler than that EBLT is simply an anagram of BELT (not really)

 

[linnfomaniac83]

It's actually way simpler than that EBLT is simply an anagram of BELT (not really)

Any idea when it’s for sale as a stand-alone item Paul? My RP1 wants its belt back off my P5!

 

[badlyread]

I like the blue one.

 

[gerlando]

I like the blue one.

That's not a Rega one!

 

[badlyread]

Not made by Rega but for Rega.

 

[Woodface]

How dare Rega introduce an upgrade which compels customers to spend money

 

[King Size]

It's actually way simpler than that EBLT is simply an anagram of BELT (not really)

Hi Paul, I',m also in the market for two new belts for my P9 so would be good to know an expected ETA seeing as the previous generation upgrade belts are now longer available. Any idea?

 

[Martyn Miles]

It’s probably better to go over to a DD turntable to save all this trouble...

 

[gerlando]

It’s probably better to go over to a DD turntable to save all this trouble...

to have other ones...

 

[Craig B]

...my whip belt is very tired and I’ve had to stick an original black one on for now.

Say "Cool Whhhip", Brian.

 

[linnfomaniac83]

Say "Cool Whhhip", Brian.

Haha, another missed autocorrect!

 

[Weirdness]

It’s probably better to go over to a DD turntable to save all this trouble...

Yeah big hassle putting a couple fresh belts on every 5 years I'm feeling quite put out by the whole ordeal lol.

Sounds like they aren't readily available as yet I'll wait patiently until they make their way out into the world...

 

[Olsen]

It’s probably better to go over to a DD turntable to save all this trouble...

At least Rega belts are likely cheaper than Linn.
Not seeing a belt-shift as "trouble" tbh

 

[paul darwin]

For clarification, because of limited supply at this time the new EBLT belts are currently being fitted to new production Planar 6 / Planar 8 and Planar 10 turntables in the factory.

We should be in a position to offer the new belts as a retail option early September (price etc TBA nearer the time)