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AR XA Turntable in Edinburgh Gumtree

The AR XA is also one of the most modified turntables ever. There were a number of companies that produced upgrades to the table. The most popular were probably the "Merrill Mods". Some of the mods included: Enhanced speed controllers Enhanced motors Acrylic-lead turntable mats Acrylic subchassis Center and outer clamps Improved parts


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Acoustic Research XA Belt-Drive Turntable (17 reviews) The original AR turntable. Two part aluminium platter, suspended subchassis and belt drive from a low vibration AC Synchronous motor. Description The mounting location of the AR turntable is not at all critical, outside of the need to protect the cartridge from hum-inducing fields.


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Slideshow of slowly unboxing an XA circa 1964 (Thanks Norbert) An AR the Turntable Brochure An AR EB-101 and AR Legend Brochure from Great Britain This is an AR XA ad from a 1964 Allied sales flyer. This page highlights design and manufacturing changes in the AR XA. Interesting Thread on Serial Numbers of XA and Variants (Thanks loquatious)


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Frosten XA Carson's Merrill Modded ES-1 Carson's ES-1: The Parts Bradley Ellis' Modded XA AR ETL-1 "The Research Series" AR XA Modified by Clyde Selsor Restored Thorens TD-125 MKII in Zebrawood Plinth, with Gloss Black Top! My Refurbished Merrill Heirloom Top Ten Vintage Turntable Projects of 2012 Top Ten Vintage Turntable Projects of 2013


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A little history: My first serious turntable, acquired in 1969, was an Acoustic Research XA, a belt-driven integrated designed by the great Edgar Villchur. Its only switch was on/off, its features Spartan to say the least—going from 33.3 to 45rpm required repositioning the belt on the pulley (there was no pitch adjustment)—but its classic.


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November 2013 Toby Acoustic Research AR-XA Turntable Review with Specs and Price Even to this day half a century later, the release of the Acoustic Research AR-XA turntable is considered one of the significant moments in the history of home sound systems.


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When the AR XA turntable came out in 1961, it was an instant classic - almost immune to external shocks and vibrations, low in rumble, and priced at a shockingly affordable $58.00 ($598 today), less cartridge but complete with arm, dustcover, and even a stylus force gauge. (The price was soon raised to a more sustainable $78, or $803 today.)


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#1 · Dec 21, 2018 (Edited) Through a series of comprehensive, objective science tests I demonstrate what makes the legendary AR-XA turntable top-notch, even by today's standards, in my Youtube turntable tutorial.


AR XA turntable w/ Rega RB 250 tonearm, modified by Audio Origami in

Vintage Acoustic Research Turntable Model AR XA *For Restore* Used - Non Functioning $329.99 $30 price drop $299.99 Add to Cart Price Drop Pro-Ject Turntable Used - Excellent $328 $33 price drop $295 Add to Cart Price Drop Turntable Lab: MMF 1.5.ttl / Audioengine A2+ / Turntable Package Turntable / Black Speakers *insrt030 Brand New $549


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When the AR XA turntable came out in 1961, it was an instant classic - almost immune to external shocks and vibrations, low in rumble, and priced at a shockingly affordable $58.00 ($489 today), less cartridge but complete with arm, dustcover, and even a stylus force gauge. (The price was soon raised to a more sustainable $78, or $658 today.)


The AR XA Turntable. The ultimate in understated elegance. Only feature

When the AR XA turntable came out in 1961, it was an instant classic - almost immune to external shocks and vibrations, low in rumble, and priced at a shockingly affordable $58.00 ($489 today), less cartridge but complete with arm, dustcover, and even a stylus force gauge. (The price was soon raised to a more sustainable $78, or $658 today.)


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ABOUT This has to be one of the best known turntables in the world, and i have to admit one of the best AR XA turntables ever built. This Acoustic Research Turntable is HOT RODDED and built to a high standard, it is beautifully simple yet elegantly built to improve upon an already nice turntable.


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Add to Cart. On Sale. Acoustic Research AR-XA Turntable w/ Cover. Used - Very Good. $349.99. $35 Off. $314.99.


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AR XA Model This is the original AR turntable. (See AR History for more specific background on its development.) It had a two-piece aluminum platter which was driven by a small synchronous motor. Early versions had two motors to add the extra torque needed to start the heavy platter. A spring-suspended subchassis supported the platter and tonearm.


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Various objective tests of the legendary Acoustic Research AR-XA turntable demonstrating its stellar performance, even by current standards, including its sh.


SOLD TO DAVID IN New York AR XA Turntable very nice with dust cover

Acoustic Research AR Turntables We try to keep one or two fully serviced Acoustic Research decks in stock Prices range from under £500 to £1500, varying with version, condition and choice of cartridge Please contact us for current availability and pricing - if we don't have what you want, we'll do our best to source it for you