Rega Advanced EBLT Drive Belt

Rega are pleased to announce that all of the current Planar range of turntable models will now be factory fitted with the very latest Rega Advanced EBLT drive belt as standard. Originally reserved for Rega’s high end models, Rega has invested heavily in new tooling and R&D to allowing Rega to manufacture higher quantities. The good news is this new Advanced EBLT drive belt is now available to purchase as an upgrade over the previous drive belt from any Rega dealer.

Each belt is moulded on Rega’s highly accurate custom tooling using a unique secret blend. Once moulded, the belts are cryogenically frozen and barrelled to remove any excess flash in order to create perfect cross sectional roundness which is critical for accurate speed and stability. In normal use and conditions, the lifespan of the Rega EBLT drive belt is 50% longer than the previous model.

Below you can see a direct comparison taken from our custom test software. You can compare the old belt (top) versus the latest EBLT reference belt (bottom). Rega have used the same Planar 1 turntable. The only part that has changed is the drive belt. You can clearly see a notable reduction in weighted peak Wow / 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%

Technical Specifications:

Rega Drive Belt: Advanced EBLT monomer
Diameter / cross sectional roundness: Improved stability / Speed accuracy
Lifespan: 50% longer lifespan than a polychloroprene belt

Read our review of the Solidair Dub Star 50 isolation feet designed as an audio upgrade for the following Rega turntables.

Solidair Dub Star 50 – Compatible with:

Rega Planar 1, Rega Planar 1 Plus, Rega RP1
Rega Planar 2
Rega Planar 3, Rega Planar 3 50th Anniversary Edition, Rega RP3, Rega RP40, Rega P3-24, Rega P3
Rega Planar 6, Rega RP6
Rega Planar 8, Rega RP8
Rega Planar 10, Rega RP10
Rega P5
Rega P7
Rega P9
Rega Planar 78, Rega RP78