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Unieke combinatie van een vintage acoustic research platenspeler uitgerust met de hoogwaardige alphason delta toonarm en een audio-technica at33 ml mc
Unknown condition makes this hard to judge on cosmetics and service history, but on price alone €746 sits well above the usual used market for this kind of turntable: against a €194 median and €598 75th percentile, it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, an Acoustic Research deck with an Alphason Delta Tone arm can be a serious sleeper if it’s complete, properly set up, and mechanically healthy. The appeal here is the arm match and the chance of a well-sorted vintage spinner with real analogue credibility. At this level, buyers should confirm platter bearing smoothness, motor stability, arm condition, and whether the original extras or a documented service are included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Acoustic Research (AR) emerged from Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1954, founded by audio pioneer Edgar Villchur and his student Henry Kloss. Villchur, an inventor, researcher, and educator, developed the groundbreaking acoustic suspension loudspeaker principle, patented in 1956, which enabled compact speakers with deep, distortion-free bass. Their debut AR-1 model, unveiled at the 1954 New York Audio Show for $185, revolutionized the industry by shrinking enclosure sizes by up to 75 percent while delivering superior performance, setting the stage for AR's rapid ascent.
The brand focused primarily on loudspeakers, pioneering acoustic suspension designs like the AR-1, AR-2, AR-3 series, and compact bookshelf models such as the AR-4, which appealed to students and families. AR expanded into turntables, including the enduring AR Turntable still prized by vinyl enthusiasts, alongside other stereo components. This emphasis on innovative speakers with flat response, wide dispersion, and extended bass defined their catalog, prioritizing engineering over aesthetics.
AR commanded peak dominance in 1966 with over 32 percent of the U.S. loudspeaker market—the largest share any hi-fi company has achieved—earning reverence for natural sound reproduction and robust build quality. Now owned by VOXX and shifted toward lower-end accessories, its vintage products remain collector icons, embodying mid-century high-fidelity excellence for discerning buyers seeking timeless accuracy.
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