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  1. 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
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    • acoustic research ar ar3a speaker advice speaker cabinet
    • Replies: 7
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  2. B

    Speaker Recommendations - Wifey likes pretty things!

    With this being my very first post, I hesitate to admit that my wife wears the pants, but here we go... I'm fairly new to the vintage audio world, but I'm definitely hooked! This website has already been a huge help to me as I'm learning, so thanks to all of you for sharing your wealth of...
    • Blur2018
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    • ar klh polk sansui speakers
    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Speakers
  3. 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
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    • acoustic research ar jelco tonearm
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Turntables
  4. J

    AR 8B vs Elac Debut B6.2

    I have a pair of Acoustic Research AR8B speakers I recapped last year and sound great to me and are my primary music speakers. I’m looking to see what else is out there for a B pair of speakers, and am intrigued by the ELACs. Currently running a Yamaha A-S301. Any other recommendations in the...
    • j.scud.22
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    • ar bookshelf budget debut elac
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Speakers
  5. 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
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    • acoustic research acoustic suspension speakers ar powered speakers tsw vintage
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Speakers
  6. audi0n00b

    AR TA single motor build; following the legends

    I decided to start my own build/restore thread so as not to clog others with my questions. I purchased this about a year ago and it was my main table for most of that time. According to the serial and model numbers it’s a TA, but does not have the two motors so I believe this is an AR upgraded...
  7. pantoramasan

    Altec N801-8A Identification help

    I recently purchased these Altec Networks off the big auction site for a project. Does Anyone have an Idea what improvements if any were made by replacing these components in the N801-8A Crossover network? And is this something that its common? Any information would be appreciated.
  8. Patrick_W

    CL- AR3a $199 in Boston Area

    I have no affiliation. They look to be unfinished pine but they need help with the drivers. https://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/ele/d/framingham-ar-3a-acoustic-reaearch/6914394193.html I hope someone from AK can snag them!
  9. David_NC

    Latest Favorite Little Speakers (AR Fun Partners)

    I consider my ADS L300c's to be my favorite small speakers (of the ones I own or have much experience with). I listen to them for almost 8 hours each day at work. I added a subwoofer to the setup, and it's even better. They always impress and never cause fatigue, as I experience from many...
    • David_NC
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    • acoustic research ar fun partner
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  10. Lorenzo47

    New Dust Cover for my AR XA

    I bought a new dust cover for my 50 year old AR XA. I recently took it the short drive to Marc Morin's home and had him work his magic. New wand, rewire, new springs, weighted sub-chassis, pulley work, reworked arm bearings, and a new belt. And likely something else I've forgotten. Running a...
  11. David_NC

    AR 'Fun Partner' Question

    I picked up a pair of these today from my favorite GW. One worked fine, and the other appeared to be dead, as in no sound when used with two different amplifiers. The reading multimeter was around 4.6 ohms, which seemed odd for a dead speaker. I tested the working one for comparison, and it...
    • David_NC
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    • acoustic research ar fun partner
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  12. Ibemiked

    AR38 Speakers $ Info ASAP! Thanks!

    There's a pair of AR38 speakers available near me. There's only 2 pics one with the Grille on And one of the rear. The listing says Teledyne speakers. I can kind of see through the Grille and it appears to be a 2 way speaker with the AR38 label above the tweeter. It may say AR38B or possible...
  13. yoho

    AR 228 made in 1995. What are they?

    I came across some AR 228s and they are very ‘90s looking. Anyone know anything about these?
    • yoho
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    • ar ar 228
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Speakers
  14. loudog

    AR ES-1 Cartridge Options / Opinions

    Hello all! I just scored a 1989 AR ES-1 from Audiogon. It appears to be completely stock and in excellent shape (photos attached). I've always loved the looks of these things, and rumor has it they perform pretty darn well too. I've come to learn the TT comes with a Sumiko Blue Point No. 2...
    • loudog
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    • ar blue es-1 point turntable
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Turntables
  15. S

    Help with AR XA

    I bought an AR xa that appeared to be in good shape knowing I’d have to put some work in it. Everything about it has been some kind of issue but what I need help with is the motor/pulley configuration. The pulley is small, almost looks like the starter pulley from the 2 motor versions but I...
  16. 45Lennie

    Acoustic Research 11

    I would like to start by saying, I messed up big time with unexpected positive results with my AR 11's. A while back I attempted to replace the deterating felt around the tweeters. While doing so, without thinking I used a razor blade and scraped away the wires to the dome. After punishing...
    • 45Lennie
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    • ar bozak crown dynaco marantz sony thorens
    • Replies: 5
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  17. redpackman

    AR 3a Crossover - What difference would 180uf vs 150uf make?

    I'm in the process of restoring a nice pair of AR-3a's. This is the second set I've done and they're really turning out nice. I sent away for some new caps for the crossover. The crossover requires a 6 uf, 50 uf and 150 uf cap. The supplier sent all six and before I put them in I tested them...
    • redpackman
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    • ar ar 3a capacitor crossover crossover capacitor
    • Replies: 8
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  18. Grid

    Surround Dope (Sealant) Application Technique

    I just redoped a pair of Utah drivers. The original sealant had completely dried away. This is the first time I did this. But I had an idea before I started and I put that idea into practice when applying. I connected the speaker and ran at low volume a 30 Hz tone, just loud enough to see the...
    • Grid
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    • ar cloth surrounds dope doping klh sealant surrounds sealant utah
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Speakers
  19. Grid

    To Dope or NOT

    I have a Utah A-100 12" 3-way with horn and tweeter system. The woofers have cloth surrounds. I purchased the doping stuff but a member has brought to my attention that it is possible that although AR and KLH doped the cloth surrounds, that doesn't mean Utah doped their cloth surrounds. Were...
    • Grid
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    • ar cloth surrounds klh rubber dope speakers utah
    • Replies: 93
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  20. riverrat1970

    AR XA Plastic terminal for tone arm.

    Getting close to my AR XA restoration. Sometime in the past somebody attempted a rewire the tone arm and butchered the 4 pole plastic terminal. Was looking to purchase one from somebody before I explore the route of switching the tone arm completely. Could do a dab of Super Glue Gel but not...
  21. H

    AR1 high res tower speakers

    I have a pair of acoustic research AR1 high res tower speakers one of my side firing 15 is in need of repair or replacement at high volumes it “bottoms out” or cracks loudly at lower volumes it sounds fine. Any help would be great. Thanks
    • Hildo4
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    • acoustic research ar sub subwoofer repair
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Speakers
  22. cmarti

    Dead main motor on double motor AR-XA

    The main motor on my early XA turntable failed today, what are my options at this point?
    • cmarti
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    • ar audio research motor failure xa
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: Turntables
  23. Nexusmusic

    Are these Acoustic Research TSW-310 worth buying..

    Hey folks Did som research and heard that AR had as well some amazing series vintage speakers and I was wondering if the AR TSW-310 They look like this, they look mint and in great condition. Any thought is very welcome
  24. Distances

    AR/XA Super Slow 45 rpm

    Hi Everyone, I'm pretty new to the whole vintage hifi hobby andI just recently bought an Acoustic Research XA turntable. When I put the belt on the 45rpm spindle (which is the bottom one, right?) it's incredibly slow, slower than the 33. The 33 speed sounds fine. I just lubricated the motor...
  25. tansu

    Which AR speaker is that?

    Hello to all, I have been told that those speakers in the photos are on sale. Seller not sure about the model and me neither. Could you tell me which AR is that? 3 or 3a? or another. Thanks
    • tansu
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    • ar speaker
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Speakers
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