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    Should I stay or should I go now? (Pioneer vs Luxman)

    I have a Pioneer SX-880. It was bought a year ago for $125. It needed some repairs which cost about $225. There was no recapping of any sort, just a bad channel. I also have a Luxman R-115 a friend will sell me for $200 with remote. I have been using the Luxman for over a year (nice friend) and...
  2. Spikemclbiz

    Recapping AR-3a and AR-2x, What capacitors to use?

    OK, very new to this, I have a pair of AR-3a speakers and a pair of AR-2x speakers. I see that both use the same big fat capacitor (see pic). Can I just replace these with regular orange Polypropylene Film Capacitors? or should I use a step up of some type? thanks
    • Spikemclbiz
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    • ar-2x ar-3a ar3a recap suggestions
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. J

    Marantz 1150 or Pioneer SA-8500 ii

    I am looking at either one of these amps. Both have popped up near me, both recently serviced and look fine. They are priced the exact same so I'm a bit torn as to which would be the better option. I will be running it with: Technics SL-1200 MK2 turntable AR-3a Improved speakers Thank you
  4. mhjmhjones

    How would a Sansui AU-555A do with a pair of Acoustic Research AR-3a speakers?

    Here's the manual: https://www.hifiengine.com/hfe_downloads/index.php?sansui/sansui_au-555a_service.pdf The AR-3as are 4-ohm. The Sansui manual says they can drive 4-ohm speakers. I'm just looking for some opinions from the experts. Thanks!!
  5. markbark12

    AR-3A speakers, Why were they so good regarding the deep Bass

    GOOD GOD IT'S BASS Hi everyone! Been away about ten years. Glad to be back! I have just rebuilt a pair of AR-3A speakers. I love the way they sound but after the rebuild I'm left with some questions and a few comments. Firstly why was such a thin grade of copper wire used for the outside...
    • markbark12
    • Thread
    • ar-3a bass speaker construction speaker design
    • Replies: 110
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. mhjmhjones

    AR-3a: What is the importance of having an airtight seal on woofers?

    Also, what would the effect be if your airtight seal was only 95% intact? Thanks for the input!
  7. mhjmhjones

    AR-3a Rebuild Part 2: What capacitors do I need?

    Part 1 is here if you want to follow along: http://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/ar-3a-rebuild-part-1-do-these-woofers-look-ok.748778/ I disassembled the speakers yesterday and cleaned the pots per these instructions...
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