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Here it is... the Grand Daddy of the modern turntable. If you know, you know. If you don't, here are the details... The AR XA first came out in 1961 until 1973 and is acclaimed as one of the most significant turntables of all time. It's key technologies were widely adopted by other companies and are still in use. They are full manual and the design is very simple but effective in reproducing recorded sound. If you want to more info there is a good write-up at Aural HiFi. This example has been completely disassembled, cleaned, lubed, balanced and aligned. The top plate has been refinished with the original "rotten avocado" finish and the plinth veneered in walnut and finished with hand rubbed oil. The stock tonearm rest has been incorporated into a new base copied from the AR XB... much sturdier then the original XA design. The outer platter has had the rim polished to a mirror finish to top off a better then new looking example. The motor has been replaced with a new Hurst motor and belt that spins at a perfect 33 or 45 RPM. The dampener has been rebuilt and recharged with silicone hydraulic to operate correctly and the spindle has been cleaned and lubed. The original headshell is fitted with a new AT VMN-95E cartridge aligned and balanced... tracks beautifully and dead quiet at 1.5 - 2 grams.The original documents are included as well as the AR balancing kit and stock aluminum 45 adapter. A foam platter mat is included. Sorry... no dust cover with this one. The original was damaged beyond repair.I've tried to date this as accurately as possible... my best guess is mid to late '60's. If you want to own a piece of audio history that is still relevant today, this is the turntable for you!Specifications:Belt DriveSuspended aluminum platter - 2 parts - in oil bearing – 3.9 lbs (1.8kg)12″ S-Shaped tonearm in oil bearingAC synchronous motor 110-120 v 60 cycle* - new Hurst motor installedWow and Flutter, Speed Accuracy, Rumble see XA Technical SpecificationsPlastic Headshell with brass inserts for cartridge screws - Tan, BlackTonearm rest - Black plastic (stock) - new base installedBase Finishes: Solid Oiled Walnut, Oiled Walnut Veneer, Vinyl Walnut-look VeneerMetal Plinth Finishes: Smooth Grey, Textured Brown, Smooth Brown, Textured blackOverall size: 12.75 x 16.75 x 5.25 (with dustcover in place.)Total Weight 13.5 lbs
