Official AR Turntable Owners Thread

[Audiofreak71]

Marc gave this one the full monty. No cosmetic modifications though. That's the stock base, untouched.

I know from experience that , that’s a sonically incredible table and since you left it pretty much stock looking it’s the ultimate sleeper.

Audiofreak71

 

[SonofJames]

My AR Xa that will be off to Marc Morin for updates. Will also be adding a Solid wood base & Grado cart.

 

[marcmorin]

Marc gave this one the full monty. No cosmetic modifications though. That's the stock base, untouched.

'cept for the holes drilled in the back for the RCAs and IEC

 

[mkane]

 

[marcmorin]

the guy on my right shoulder wouldn't let me type my first response. had to settle for something more family orientated

 

[mkane]

that guy was probably asleep anyway.

 

[Nashou66]

My AR Xa that will be off to Marc Morin for updates. Will also be adding a Solid wood base & Grado cart.

Are you going with the SME style head shell and arm?

Nashou

 

[SonofJames]

I'm keeping mine stock looking with the Marc Morin mods.

Are you going with the SME style head shell and arm?

Nashou

 

[mkane]

TLZ stylus assembly loaded as close as I can get to 10k for now.

 

[marcmorin]

TLZ stylus assembly loaded as close as I can get to 10k for now.View attachment 1286323

..........and ????????.............................

 

[mkane]

Spent a bit of time listening, 3 albums worth. So far luscious playback with vocals, female vocals. The inner detail is outstanding. Well worth the $$$. This shipped directly from Grado Labs. I'm really liking this deck.

 

[PAYUPSKI]

 

[marcmorin]

Looks familiar. somebody changed out the arm board and arm from the last time I saw it.

 

[sfrost]

Keeps going through changes, still has most of your tricks but needed an upgrade in the arm.
Also a 10 lb ETL-1 platter makes it an unusual ES-1 table.

 

[marcmorin]

Keeps going through changes, still has most of your tricks but needed an upgrade in the arm.
Also a 10 lb ETL-1 platter makes it an unusual ES-1 table.

and just where did you find that puppy..........

 

[sfrost]

Far and few between, got lucky

 

[marcmorin]

Far and few between, got lucky

Eric?

 

[Rea Mochiach]

Bought an XA in great condition, however the Headshell was glued to the Tonearm sleeve by previous owner doe to nibs stripped... I got a replacement Shell, any idea how to release the headshell that is glued? They used Gorilla Glue...

 

[marcmorin]

Bought an XA in great condition, however the Headshell was glued to the Tonearm sleeve by previous owner doe to nibs stripped... I got a replacement Shell, any idea how to release the headshell that is glued? They used Gorilla Glue...

answered in your other thread........you will have to repair your existing arm. It will need a socket also.

 

[PAYUPSKI]

Keeps going through changes, still has most of your tricks but needed an upgrade in the arm.
Also a 10 lb ETL-1 platter makes it an unusual ES-1 table.