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  1. junkscience

    Any thoughts on speaker sensitivity and vintage amplifiers

    Any thoughts on speaker sensitivity and vintage amplifiers My reference system amp has been sent out for repair. I have now rotated into the lead position, a vintage Marantz 8b, one of the great amps. It has previously been providing excellent sound in a secondary room, not my listen room...
    • junkscience
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    • acoustic research ar-4 marantz 8b speaker sensitivity
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Speakers
  2. J

    50hz pulley upgrade for AR XB

    Ok so managed to get an AR XB which will be my next project. Currently going through the available mods online and and found an upgraded pulley here https://vinylnirvana.com/product/vinyl-nirvana-upgrade-33-45-replacement-pulley But Dave there doesn't produce the 50hz anymore so I'm wondering...
  3. BigRiver

    AR-58bxi dl Help or suggestions

    Got a set of these for next to nothing - I know they are definitely not top of the heap for ar's and even for the 58 series, maybe even the bottom. From what I have gathered the 58's started out good and just got a bit worse with each iteration. All that aside; I wanted project speaker that I...
    • BigRiver
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar-58 speakers
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  4. scootsity5

    AR7 refoam spacer?

    Hello all, I'm in the process of refoaming a pair of AR7s. I've stumbled on something I've never seen in my refoaming experience, and which I cannot find in any video or pictures of people refoaming AR speakers. Once I removed the foams and started scraping the cones, I noticed that a rubbery...
    • scootsity5
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar refoaming
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. Filip I

    Best speakers in the world... AR

    Sorry for the title but this is not gonna be a post about some exoteric electeostatics or something similiar. This is gonna be just honest praise to one simple cheap and utterly amazing speaker.... drumrolls... AR 17 ( Teledyne ). Guys, I know I haven' t heard all the speakers in thw world...
    • Filip I
    • Thread
    • acoustic research east coast speakers teledyne vintage
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. Krasdale

    Isolating my turntable from footfall

    Hope you're all doing well. I just moved into an apartment with extremely bouncy wood floors and it's wreaking havoc on my suspension turntable. I already know that mounting it to the wall will fix the problem, but I'm not crazy about how that would look. Could really heavy duty feet on my rack...
    • Krasdale
    • Thread
    • acoustic research feet footfall isolation rack skipping suspension turntable wall-mount wooden floor
    • Replies: 38
    • Forum: Turntables
  7. Gustercc

    Choices choices choices

    Currently, I have an AT-LP120 usb Black. First gen Available on my area, I have a AR-XA with a shutter shure m97a, a Pro-ject Carbon debut with a standard Ortofon red, a dual 1219 and a dual 510 don’t know the styli for the duals. Which one of these would be an upgrade? So far, I’ve been...
    • Gustercc
    • Thread
    • acoustic research pro-ject debut
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Turntables
  8. C

    Restoration of Acoustic Research AR3 Speakers

    So I fairly recently obtained a pair of AR3 speakers that were in pretty bad shape and, with the generous support of members on this forum and a few other sources (more on that later) I managed to restore them to what I feel is a good representation of their former glory. I wanted to share my...
    • Cropper
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar3 cabinet crossover diy recap refinish repair restoration speakers
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: DIY
  9. Efvergren

    Yet another AR XA rebuild thread

    Hi! Me and my brother @Efver got inspired by @vishalk 's thread about rebuilding the lovely player AR XA. Now we have finally managed the get hold of one player each and we are eager to get going with the project. We have booth taken everything apart and we need som help / advice on the mass...
    • Efvergren
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar xa arxa turntable
    • Replies: 104
    • Forum: Turntables
  10. JMiP

    Replacements for AR 2ax

    So, a friend of mine has fallen in love with my (recapped) Acoustic Research 2ax speakers and wants to buy them from me. Well, I really like them too, but like many of y'all, I have a problem with settling down with just one system. One thing besides excellent sound, these guys have a high WAF...
    • JMiP
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar 2ax speakers suggestions
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  11. yoho

    Ar4x

    Hello, this not an add and I’m not selling these speakers. What is the value? These speakers from 1973 have newly sealed fabric surrounds, cleaned pots and new caps which I did. I’m not selling them. I was just wondering there approximate value. They are in very good condition and sound...
    • yoho
    • Thread
    • acoustic research fabric surround recap and restoration vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Dollars and Sense
  12. C

    Acoustic Research AR8s Re-Cap

    Hi Guys I'm currently restoring a pair of AR8s speakers that belonged to my grandfather. New grill cloth and refoaming is done and now I want to Re-Cap the crossover. Has anyone done this? Any advice on which caps to use (UK) would be very welcome.
    • Cactusjim
    • Thread
    • acoustic research recap and restoration speaker advice
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  13. AR6_Project

    AR-6 tweeter help

    Hi AKers, I’ve posted a couple of times now about an AR-6 restoration project. I’m currently working on one speaker to see if I can get it running like new. I’ve cleaned the pots (little corrosion anyway) and replaced the old ‘cigarette case’ style capacitor with a new film one of the same uf...
    • AR6_Project
    • Thread
    • acoustic research acoustic research ar-6 ar-6 ar6
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. Homey4uk

    AR 4x. Mint.....opinions please

    Hey stereo studs and studdettes. Considering a pair of AR 4x. Reputedly cherry. As in super nice, not the laminate. But would require hefty (13-14 hours round trip!) drive. Worth it? Thanks!
  15. AR6_Project

    AR-6 restoration: recap required?

    Hi, I’m in the process of restoring a pair of AR-6 speakers (see prior thread for pics) and wanted some advice from people with experience of this particular model about whether the capacitors need to be replaced? I finally got around to testing them today and the woofers work (will be...
  16. FireGuruMN

    Finally finishing up AR3a restoration

    First off, if you want a complete restoration guide go here: http://www.classicspeakerpages.net/library/acoustic_research/original_models_1954-1974/original_models_schematicss/restoring_the_ar-3a/ There is absolutely nothing that they did not cover in that document. I bought a pair of AR3a's...
    • FireGuruMN
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar3a capacitor recap speaker vintage
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  17. R

    AR Speakers - Which Model Are These?

    Hello AKers. I saw a pair of unidentified ARs on Letgo. Pictures are not sharp so tags are unreadable. Can you tell the model from this binding post configuration?
  18. tinkerwalsh

    Need help - looking for a explanation on how to test for continuity

    Hey everyone - been trying to figure out this hum in my AR turntable and im looking to test the continuity measurements between the headshell contacts and the RCA contacts. I just got a multimeter and I am looking to try this test myself. I have never used a multimeter. Just wonder if anyone...
    • tinkerwalsh
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar77xb arxa arxb turntable
    • Replies: 20
    • Forum: Turntables
  19. lt.slothr0p

    Acoustic Research AR6 $150?

    Hi Everybody, Have a chance to grab a pair of Acoustic Research AR6's for $150. I'd give the cabinets and grilles an 8.5/10. Haven't opened them up but I'm wondering what everybody thinks about the price. Thanks!
  20. G

    AR3a Cabinet Restoration Tips

    Hello! I’m considering restoring my AR3a cabinets, but don’t know where to start. I thought they were solid wood, but apparently AR3a’s are plywood with wood veneer. I don’t want to damage the cabinets in the process and was wondering if anyone had any tips they could share. Any help would be...
    • GR3GRS
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar ar3a speaker advice speaker cabinet
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  21. doodahman

    AR-branded Jelco SA-250ST vs. new TK-850S?

    I've been using a "stock" arm on my AR The Turntable since I bought the turntable new, 35 years ago... I've been wanting to upgrade the arm for a long time, but now, in researching, I've learned that the existing arm is actually a made-to-spec Jelco SA-250ST. However.. correct me if I'm wrong...
    • doodahman
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar jelco tonearm
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  22. G

    Driving AR3a’s With Dynaco ST-70

    Hey. Just wanted to get some insight on driving my AR3a’s with my Dynaco ST-70. I looked up specs on AR3a’s and saw that they are rated at 4ohms, but my repair guy says he always runs them at 8ohms. Can the speakers handle an 8ohm current? Is there a benefit to using the 8ohm tap with 4ohm...
    • GR3GRS
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar3a dynaco ohms speakers st-70
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Speakers
  23. mhjmhjones

    AR-3a: Is there a way to treat/condition the pots without taking the speaker apart?

    The pots on my 3as are starting to give me some problems and I was wondering if anyone has had any luck rehabbing the pots without taking the speaker fully apart. About two years ago, I recapped the speakers and rebuilt (disassembled, vinegar soak, cleaned, DeOxit & DeOxit contact conditioner)...
  24. G

    AR 2ax Amp Recommendation

    Hey all. I’m currently running a pair of AR 2ax speakers with a Marantz 2220b Receiver. I’m wondering if I’ve paired them up well or if I should be running the AR’s with more power. I don’t ever turn my volume dial up passed 50%. I have two kids at home so I’m never raging out, but am wondering...
    • GR3GRS
    • Thread
    • acoustic research ar 2ax marantz
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Speakers
  25. TheWolf82

    Help! Info about Acoustic Research TSW 115p?!?!?! Powered version??

    Hi everyone, Been awhile but I'm back as I knew I would be! Will be picking up a pair of Acoustic Research TWS 115p speakers tonight. I've seen TWS series speakers but never a powered version. Upon looking online, there is ZIP, NADA, NOTHING online anywhere about these babies. There seems to be...
    • TheWolf82
    • Thread
    • acoustic research acoustic suspension speakers ar powered speakers tsw vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
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