Fitting notes for record deck motors

These notes are provided for guidance only. We do not claim 100% accuracy due to differences between models within each manufacturer's range.

Voltage figures have been specified for certain turntables. These determine which switching box you should order (as operating voltages vary between turntables). Unless otherwise stated, minimum voltage ranges are:
for the DC100 motor - 1 to 3.4V
for the DC200 motor - 1 to 2.6V

We supply three types of pulley for use with different decks. All pulleys suit both flat and round belts. The three pulleys are described as "short", "long" and "large".

More detailed fitting methods are outlined at:
  fitting motors page

Tall pulley & 2.5mm nut - no motor plate / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to acoustic research decks as a straightforward drop in replacement for the old ac motor.

  Fitting instructions for AR deck

AR Legend needs motor moving and 603mm circumference belt

Tall pulley / normal dia sub-platter

The mod has been carried out successfully on a number of Alphasons. The Alpheson Sonata has 2 motors but this is not a problem - you can either replace both motors with ours or use a single motor and a shorter belt. Most users have gone for the 2 motor option which costs an additional £79 inc VAT.

Tall pulley / belt runs normal sub-platter

We do not know of anyone who has moded the Avid yet but it should be possible using the methods outlined at bottom of this page.

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully carried out on a number of Aristons.
The motor is a drop in replacement for the old ac motor.

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The budget audio innovations decks (not the Voyds) are modelled on the Systemdek design. The motor mod has been successfully carried out on a number of Systemdeks. The motor is a drop in replacement for the old ac motor.

Short pulley  / normal dia sub-platter

The mod has been carried out successfully on the Avondale Audio Genesis. The Genesis has 2 motors but this is not a problem - you can either replace both motors with ours or use a single motor and a shorter belt. Most users have gone for the 2 motor option which costs an additional £79 inc VAT. Our motor plate is mounted on the top of the plinth.

Large dia pulley / belt runs on rim of platter

We do not know of anyone who has moded a bluenote yet but fitting should be simplicity itself see fitting methods

3 Motors fitted to DIY copy of the Clearaudio reference

Short pulley / Motor on round plate 60mm spaced holes / 0.8 to 2.1V minimum Voltage range for DC100 / small dia sub-platter. 1 off M4 x 55mm machine bolt plus 3 off 25 od large dia repair washers 4 off M4 nuts and 3off M4 brass washers 1 off M4 x 20mm Allen bolt.

The motor modification has been successfully fitted to a number of QLS decks and is a straightforward fitting job. The existing motor plate is replaced by an Origin Live motor plate and mounted level with the top of the turntable plinth. The MDF baseboard needs the motor hole enlarging to allow the motor to protrude from the bottom of the deck - it also needs a 1 x 4.5mm dia hole drilled to re-site the motor plate support bolt.
 Fitting details CS products deck

Short pulley / round motor plate 60 spaced holes / round belt runs on normal dia sub-platter

The motor can be substituted for the DNM using our round mounting plate.

Short pulley / 0.9 to 2.4V minimum Voltage - belt runs on small dia sub-platter

A good number of rock models have been modified with great success. The new motor is usually attached to the top plate of the rock although on some models you may have to cut some of it away. Alternatively you can mount the motor in a large lump of blutak pressed into the empty space left after the removal of the old motor.

See Rock fitting method and photos

Not possible on direct drive models

Short pulley / Motor on round plate 60mm spaced holes / flat belt on normal dia sub-platter - 3 cork feet.

The motor modification can be successfully fitted to the Kuzma decks and is a very straightforward fitting job of bolting the new motor into the circular cut out using existing bolts and holes - no cutting etc is required . The existing motor plate is replaced by a round Origin Live motor plate.

See Kuzma fitting method and photos

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to a large number of Linns as a straightforward drop in replacement for the old ac motor. The LP12 is a very easy to fit 15 minute job but the Axis needs a little commitment. Over 4 reviewers have fitted this mod to their LP12's.
  Fitting details for the Linn Sondek LP12 |   see reviews

Setting up linn sondek lp12 decks

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to the Logic deck as a straightforward drop in replacement for the old ac motor.

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to the Manticore decks (Magician & Mantra) as a straightforward drop in replacement for the old ac motor.

Similar to Rega - see Rega notes

Large pulley / belt runs on outside of platter / circular motor plate 50mm dia

For Michell decks it is possible to fit our dc motor inside the pod.

Michell Micro: The motor mod has been successfully fitted to the Michell Micro decks as a straightforward drop in replacement for the old ac motor.

Michel Odessy needs the 65mm dia round plate (included with kit).

  Fitting details for the gyrodeck
  Fitting details for the orbe

Same as Rega - see Rega notes

Same as Rega - see Rega notes

Tall pulley / belt runs on outside of platter

Motor housed in a pod can be substituted with our dc motor using the methods at the bottom of this page.

 Fitting details for nottingham analogue decks

Tall pulley / belt runs on outside of platter

In spite of being a rare beast this deck has successfully been fitted with the Origin Live advanced dc motor kit. Motor housed in a pod can be substituted with our dc motor using the methods at the bottom of this page.

Long pulley /500mm circumference flat belt runs on medium sub-platter no motor plate required - PULLEY NOT FITTED ON DESPATCH

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to a good number of Oracles using the methods described at bottom of page.
 Fitting details for Oracle Delphini 2 & Oracle Mk1

/ 1 to 3.6V minimum Voltage range for DC100
1 to 2.8V for DC200 / 172mm dia sub-platter

The motor kits are easily fitted to all ages of Origin Live turntables

Long pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter.

Export PT - if a hole is bored in the top plate for the motor the short pulley is fine. (Pulley top needs to be 24mm above motor plate if special pulley is machined)

Anniversary PT - short pulley and 423 dia circumference belt

LPT (Little Pink Thing) - Parts we provide:
Short pulley, M5 X 80mm machine screw bolt, round plate 65 dia with 5mm dia fitting hole. 2 repair washers 25mm dia, 3 off M5 nuts, 3 off M5 washers, 1 off M6 washer, 1 off No 6 x 3/4" cross head screw, 1 off cable clip

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to a good number of Pink Triangles (Little Pink thing, PT-TOO, Anniversary, export etc) as a drop in replacement for the old ac motor. It can be fitted using methods described at bottom of this page. Although Pink Triangles have fine sound quality the power supplies are notoriously prone to breakdown - this long term problem is solved by the Origin Live dc motor kit which has a proven longstanding track record of reliablility.
 Fitting details for little pink thing

 Fitting details for Anniversary

PR4 - long pulley,  project classic - long pulley

 Fitting details for Project

Short pulley / 0.8 to 1.5V minimum Voltage range / small dia sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to a good number of Rega decks as a straightforward drop in replacement for the old ac motor.

 Fitting details for Rega decks

Short pulley / rectangular motor plate / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to a good number of Roksan decks as a straightforward drop in replacement for the old ac motor. You need to remove all the old motor mounting and then screw the new motor plate to the top of the plinth using a single screw - very easy to fit. The plate is fitted using one screw into the top of the plinth such that the triangular cut off from the plate misses the platter rim.

 Fitting details for Roksan Radius decks

Large pulley / belt runs on outside of platter

Has been successfully fitted to VPI decks - Old motor can be substituted with our dc motor using the methods at the bottom of this page.

Short pulley / 0.9 to 2.4V minimum Voltage - belt runs on small dia sub-platter

A good number of rock models have been modified with great success. The new motor is usually attached to the top plate of the rock although on some models you may have to cut some of it away. Alternatively you can mount the motor in a large lump of blutak pressed into the empty space left after the removal of the old motor.
  Fitting details for the townsend rock

Large pulley / belt runs on outside of platter

Not attempted yet - but motor could be fitted using methods described below.

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully carried out on the Source turntable. The motor is a drop in replacement for the old ac motor and very easy to fit using the methods described below.

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully carried out on a number of STD turntables. The motor is a drop in replacement for the old ac motor and very easy to fit using the methods described below.

fitting details for STD 305

Long pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully carried out on a number of Systemdek turntables. The motor is a drop in replacement for the old ac motor and very easy to fit using the methods described below. The motor is usually screwed to the top of the plinth.
Systemdek llX 900

This deck can only be upgraded to our dc kit by changing all working parts using the Origin Live kit of parts as per the review published on our web site under "turntable kits" - this is a fairly advanced project and is only available direct from Origin Live. Spec for motor kit is same as Origin Live.

No motor or pulley required - use Teres existing motor & pulley / 2.4 to 4.5V minimum Voltage

This deck can be significantly upgraded by simply substituting the power supply with the Origin Live advanced or ultra switching box and optional upgrade transformer. It does not need the Origin Live motor as it already posseses a high grade motor - this makes fitting very easy as it is just a question of wiring in the motor.

Tall pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

The motor mod has been successfully carried out on a number of Thorens turntables. The motor is a drop in replacement for the old ac motor and very easy to fit using the methods described below.

Fits all models except the 124

Short pulley fitted inside Origin Live 64mm dia pod 58mm to top of pod/ 0.8 to 1.4V minimum voltage range / belt runs on very small sub-platter.

The motor mod has been successfully fitted to a Transrota turntable. The motor needs to be mounted in a pod.

 See fitting method and photos for Transrotor deck

Tall pulley / normal dia sub-platter

The mod has been carried out successfully on both the Voyd Valdi and Voyd refererence. The Valdi has 2 motors and the Reference 3 but this is not a problem - you can either replace the motors with ours or use a single motor and a shorter belt. Most users have gone for the 2 or 3 motor option which costs an additional £79 inc VAT or £158 for an extra 2 motors.

Large pulley / belt runs on outside of platter

Has been successfully fitted to VPI decks - Old motor can be substituted with our dc motor using the methods at the bottom of this page.
VPI HW19 series "Just set the motor in the hole in the plinth that the VPI pulley normally sticks up through and then slip on the OL pulley."

Tall / belt runs on normal diameter sub-platter

It is easy to fit the dc motor to this classic deck.

Large pulley / belt runs on outside of platter

Has been successfully fitted to well tempered decks.Motor needs to be remounted in the Well Tempered pod using the methods at the bottom of this page.

See fitting method for Well Tempered decks

Short pulley / belt runs on normal sub-platter

Not straightforward but possible - a trial is underway - motor can be fitted using methods described below but the motor pod will not look as good.

See fitting method for Wilson Benesch decks

Fitting notes for record deck motors