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  1. T

    Acoustic Research AR-5 for $80?

    I come across a pair of ar-5s in a semi working order on fbm. I have a single ar-2ax and I love it. It’s in rough shape but sounds great. They have aftermarket woofers and cabinets have seen better days. Is it worth the fun restoring project or should I pass? Or maybe offer them a different amount.
    • TheNickSmith
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    • acoustic research acoustic research ar 2a ar speakers & amps vintage
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. genxsheepdog

    Why i'm not an audiophile

    I love music, all genres, live or prerecorded, makes no difference to me, but I do not have the ear or experience to really be able to talk about warmth, sound stage and all those terms that are thrown around. I like a good jam session regardless of the system, most sound good to me. I currently...
    • genxsheepdog
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    • acoustic research carver amplifier focal kenwood nakamiachi wilson audio
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Introductions
  3. N

    Pickering V15//950ee cartridge

    Hey AK! I recently acquired a Pickering "V15/950ee" stylus used but with a pretty good looking stylus. Turns out that after install, alignment, and adjustment, it sounds like garbage and won't track at all! Just skates around despite having 1.5g, 2g, even 3g, on the arm. Anti skate was adjusted...
    • Nmgar
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    • 950ee acoustic research cartridge pickering td-160 thorens v15
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. N

    Acoustic Research AR38s Repair?

    Hi all! My first post but have found some super insightful information on here in the past. Recently picked up a pair of AR38s for free here locally. The foam surrounds needed repair (done) but one of the tweeters doesnt work. I took it apart today and noticed two things: (1) the front thin wire...
    • NPM99
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    • acoustic research ar38s teledyne
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. cwh

    12/3/24 Decent AR grill linen from Michael’s

    Just grabbed 2 rolls of DMC Charles Craft 20x24 linen from Michael’s since they were 40% off. I’m happy with the purchase. The thread count is a bit higher but the overall look captures the aesthetic well.
    • cwh
    • Thread
    • acoustic research grill cloth
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. 1980s Teen

    Suggestions for Lambswool Linen Replacement

    Hello all, Been lurking and reading threads on this site for many months - it has been a great help to me while restoring my stacked Advents (NLA), and a set of Acoustic Research AR4x's. Very happy with how all those turned out. I recently got ahold of a pair of AR2x's that need attention...
    • 1980s Teen
    • Thread
    • acoustic research acoustic research ar 2x ar
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Speakers
  7. ChrisP2

    AR AU Amplifier Transfomer Taps

    AKrs, If anyone out there has one of these units with the multi-tap overseas transfomer, I would greatly appreciate a photo of the transformer primary wiring. This version is not on any schematic that I have found. Think I have it right based on DC voltage, but a double check would be great...
  8. davidhun

    Got some AR93s

    A few weeks ago, I purchased some Acoustic Research AR93s off of FBMP. Just now getting around to undressing it and having a look. They definitely spent some time sitting on the floor of a damp basement. Mildew all over the lower parts of the cabinet, smellin' kinda funky. Of course, the...
    • davidhun
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    • acoustic research ar93s refoam
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  9. andhol

    AR XB turntable with some problems

    Hello everyone and thanks for the help in advance :) I've recently acquired a beautiful XB in original condition ( I think ) with the dust cover. It sort of works and keeps good speed at 33.33rpm but it has some quirks: 1. The motor is noisy (it is the original Haydon). I've tried the method...
    • andhol
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    • acoustic reseach; arxa: ar77xb acoustic research arxb
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. B

    Help IDing inspection sticker on AR stands found w/ KLH Model 6s

    Hi there! Recently moved into a new house that was built in 1960. While getting fiber internet installed, I had the technician drill through the side of the house to run the fiber cable into a small crawlspace behind a storage closet. While we were in there, I discovered a pair of KLH Model 6s...
    • BurritoEnigm
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    • acoustic research klh model 6 stands stickers
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. strangedunn

    Possible AR XA, but what's the tone arm?

    What do you make of this? Besides the plinth looking like an AR, I don't know what I'm looking at. Is that tonearm familiar to anyone?
  12. B

    Weird Acoustic Research AR-4xa speakers?

    I am looking to buy a pair of AR-4xa speakers ($120) locally but I am confused by how they look. The woofers look very different between the two. Also, it appears that somebody applied some type of sealant around and over the edges of the drivers - should this be a reason for concern? Finally...
    • Bbyaka
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    • acoustic research ar vintage speakers
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. D

    AR XA motor/pulley noise

    I've been trying to fix up my thrifted Acoustic Research XA. The motor seems to have a loud buzz/grind to it, but only when it's low in the shaft. If I pick up the motor spindle a bit or put a piece of felt to separate it from the plinth, the noise quiets down significantly. The noise gets...
  14. nohiss

    AR-11 switches

    Any AR gurus out there? I would like to replace the frequency switches and I’m wondering if they are a standard “on-off-on” switch or something special. Thanks for your help.
    • nohiss
    • Thread
    • acoustic research
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  15. tlann

    Tips for Installing Hurst Motor in AR XB Turntable?

    Hi everyone, I am about to install a new Hurst 3001-0001 motor in my AR XB turntable to replace a dead old Haydon motor (it’s definitely dead—had it checked by a tech). I was wondering if anyone has any words to the wise before I begin. The Hurst’s shaft thankfully is a perfect fit for the...
    • tlann
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar xa ar xb haydon motor hurst motor motor motor replacement turntable turntable motor
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  16. James Cox

    Ar-Xa tonearm rebuild

    Since I've gotten caught up on most of my projects I decided to finally look into rebuilding the neglected Ar-Xa turntable ive had on my bench for a little over a year. Does anyone here know if there's anybody currently rebuilding the tonearms like Marc Morin used to? I'd love to have my pivot...
    • James Cox
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    • acoustic research ar-xa tonearm rewire tonearm upgrade turntable
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Turntables
  17. TunerLanding

    Acoustic Research vs BBC innovations

    I’ve been enjoying comparing vintage AR suspension speakers with BBC (spendor) monitors of I suppose similar vintage eras of inspiration. (My AR10pi are based on 1960s era AR3 to some extent as my SP1s are upgraded BC1s from the same decade). I’m wondering if anyone has expertise in the pros and...
    • TunerLanding
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    • acoustic research ar bbc harbeth hughes spendor villchur
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  18. A

    Acoustic Research AR3 Restoration- Roadblock!

    Hello All! This will be my first post on the forum, but I've been reading threads for months. A couple weeks ago I stumbled upon a set of AR3's at an estate sale, and bought them (of course). While cleaning the potentiometers yesterday I encountered quite the problem. The tab that contacts the...
  19. P

    ACOUSTIC RESEARCH CLASSIC 5 CHECK?

    Hey, I've seen some Acoustic Research Classic 5's for sale but when I've been researching them the pictures of the listing look very different to pictures that have been uploaded with the listing. Can anyone who's more familiar with these help me here? These are the listing photos...
    • Pacinko
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar5 speakers
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Speakers
  20. N

    Acoustic Research Performance Series

    Hello everyone. I'm pretty new to audio, but I'm looking to set up a home theatre. Currently I have a Yamaha RXV 385 Receiver with Acoustic Research 215 PS Bookshelf speakers that I picked up for $60. I also have a Polk Audio PSW10 Subwoofer. I quite like my these little bookshelf speakers...
  21. Filip I

    AR 5 save!

    Couldn' t be happier, after almost 4 years I managed to find unmolested AR 5. Here ( Serbia ) good AR is scarce, 5 even more. Checked all the drivers at the spot, all alive 6+ ohm, suspension was long time gone and the cabinet was painted in some black paint, clumsy effort and ugly as sin...All...
    • Filip I
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar 5 ar restoration
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. Filip I

    AR 11 mid driver dilema

    Guys if you have experiece with AR mid driver please chime in. I was looking today AR 11, gentleman claim everything is intact and original, I was extensively testing them and they sound sublime but...My eyes stayed on mid driver, I asked about the grill which is not original who h I don't care...
    • Filip I
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar 11 ar 11 midrange midrange drive
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. Filip I

    AU 9500 good enough for AR 11??? Chime in

    Crew, so far you gave me a lot of knowledge and great informations, I hope you will be able to assist once again. Thanks in advance for all the inputs. So the story goes: I have fully functional AU 9500 currently paired with Teledyne AR 17. Match made in heaven but...an opportunity too rare to...
  24. now.spinnin

    AR Turntable - A beginning

    :music::music::music: I'm a bit over my head, and when that happens, the AK is the place to turn! It's rare that good quality vintage audio equipment turns up around my neck of the woods, so when a vintage AR TA Turntable fell into my lap I was thrilled. :banana:My knowledge is limited, but I...
    • now.spinnin
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar ta turntable ar the turntable ar tuntable help me please system advice
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Members' Systems
  25. Faintstar

    AR-3a Question

    Hello all, this is my first post. I picked these possible AR3(a)s recently and when I popped the grills off, I found a roughly 10-inch woofer with only 4 screws, so I'm fairly certain these are not original, but then again, I don't see any old holes. I was curious if these are simply cheap...
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