Size of belt for Nakamichi 700ZXE

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  1. Andrei

    Andrei New Member

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    Hi guys.

    Could you, please, help to find the correct size of the belt for Nakamichi 700ZXE.

    Unfortunately, I could not find such info in service manual too.

    Thank you!

    Sorry for disturbing (
     
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    SCQ4.8 and SCY9.0

    info taken from PRB Cross Reference Table


    According to those who restore Nak decks for a living, the only place to buy belts up to the original Nakamichi specs (and still made in Japan!) is from Marrs Communications. Belt kit for 700ZXE costs $49.50, but for the deck of such stratospheric quality I wouldn't want to gamble.
    Since Marrs Communications do not accept PayPal or CC, placing an order with them is a bit awkward, and it takes more than a few hours/days to get their response
    Here is a link where real professionals answer this question:
    Nakamichi Belt Dimensions document
     

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    Hi Jorge!

    Thank you for the reply with the links.

    Yeah, it is difficult to get the info about the correct size of capstan belt which is very important.

    Thank you!
     
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    @Andrei: Please Do post some photos of The Machine! If you need help getting belts/rubber tyres for this Nak just let me know... In a few weeks I am heading to Kiev and will be able to bring whatever is needed!! :)
     
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    Hi Jorge!

    Sorry for late reply!
    Appreciate that you are ready to help!

    Have you already arrived in Kiev?

    I have found some manufacturer in Japan, they still make the belts. The only issue is that they do not sell by belt, only in bulk. So I hope I will be able to find the solution!
     

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