Vintage Acoustic Research AR Inc Belt Drive Stereo Turntable XA Model
$60
Posted almost 5 years ago in Seattle, WA
Condition: Used (normal wear)
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This item will not come with a lid cover. Item only tested for posting up. (Yes it does) Found at my local good Will Overall good condition 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. The tonearm had manual adjustments for weight, no real anti-skating, and damped cueing which prevented accidentally dropping needle to the record surface. The tonearm was S-shaped with a single pivot point. The table was extremely quiet and immune to rumble. Early models used solid walnut sides, then they became walnut veneer, and finally walnut looking vinyl veneer. Specifications: Belt Drive Suspended aluminum platter-2 parts-in oil bearing – 3.9 lbs (1.8kg) 12″ S-Shaped tonearm in oil bearing AC synchronous motor 110-120 v 60 cycle* Wow and Flutter, Speed Accuracy. Plastic Headshell with brass inserts for cartridge screws-Tan, Black Tonearm rest-Black plastic Base Finishes: Solid Oiled Walnut, Oiled Walnut Veneer, Vinyl Walnut-look Veneer Metal Plinth Finishes: Smooth Grey, Textured Brown, Smooth Brown, Textured black Overall size: 12.75 x 16.75 x 5.25 (with dustcover in place.) Total Weight 13.5 lbs