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.) 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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#1 I have a chance to pick one up for $100 and was wondering if anyone knows anything about this turntable. BrocLuno Lunatic Member May 18, 2009 #2 Very good AFTER they have been massaged and reworked. If they are stock and worn - not so great. Tarl Of Gor AK Subscriber Subscriber May 18, 2009 #3 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.) 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. Comes with the serial # matched box, manuals, and all the goodies.. Super clean including the dust cover. Table is 100% functional. Very stable and quiet. Please check the linked Youtube video. I replaced a new belt and arm wires this year. Ready to play! This turntable is true manual you can get. It sounds extraordinary when you dial in right.
ar_xa_modded_rega_rb250_01 AR Turntable Vinyl Nirvana Acoustic
Project AR XA by MrHiFi | Feb 18, 2021 | 12 comments One of HiFi's most important turntables hit the market in 1961. Acoustic Research launched it's new belt-driven XA, designed by Edgar Villchur. There was nothing like it at the time. The Absolute Sound considers the AR XA one of the ten most important turntables of all time. I would agree. 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. #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. Various objective tests of the legendary Acoustic Research AR-XA turntable demonstrating its stellar performance, even by current standards, including its sh.
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It contains a motor, a rubber belt, a highly machined platter/spindle, an ultra lightweight tone arm, a cartridge with stylus, and an on/off switch. The platter is suspended at three places underneath. Wow and flutter are indiscernible. You can spin the platter by hand and then go make a cup of coffee while it's still spinning.. 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
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. 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.
AR XA turntable w/ Rega RB 250 tonearm, modified by Audio Origami in
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) Add to Cart. On Sale. Acoustic Research AR-XA Turntable w/ Cover. Used - Very Good. $349.99. $35 Off. $314.99.
