Reference EBLT Upgrade Drive Belt
This is a custom made premium Reference EBLT drive belt – the same belt that comes standard with all Planar 8 and Planar 10 turntable models produced on and after March 8, 2021.
The Rega Reference EBLT drive belt is the culmination of many years of R&D and advanced tooling trials. The most accurate drive belt Rega has ever produced, the Reference EBLT is now fitted as standard to all Planar 8 and Planar 10 turntable models as standard. The Reference belt is suitable for all Rega turntables but highly recommended for the Planar 6 and any Planar 3 using the Rega Neo TT PSU.
Highly Accurate Tooling and a Unique Secret Blend
Each belt is molded on Rega's highly accurate custom tooling using a unique secret blend of materials. Once molded, the belts are cryogenically frozen and barreled to remove any excess flash in order to create the perfect cross-sectional roundness that is critical for accurate speed and stability. In normal use and conditions, the lifespan of the EBLT drive belt is 50% longer than the previous model. All Reference belts go through a unique curing process which guarantees the highest achievable level of accuracy.
A Notable Reduction in Peak Wow and Flutter
Compared to the old belt versus the latest EBLT reference belt, using the same Planar 1 turntable, there is a notable reduction in weighted peak wow and flutter measurements produced by the increased accuracy and cross sectional roundness of the EBLT belt. The standard belt measures 0.253%, the Advanced EBLT measures 0.162%, and the Reference EBLT measures 0.075%.
