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Beautifully restored and Marc Morin–modified AR XA (c.1972), upgraded throughout for superior speed stability, low noise floor, and modern audiophile performance.This turntable retains the classic AR engineering while incorporating multiple Morin enhancements-- precision bearing work, resonance‑controlled platter system, modern wiring, and a fully serviced suspension. Clean, quiet, and ready to play, with a low‑hour ADC XLM MKII cartridge, multiple headshells, new belts, and all accessories included.AR XA Turntable & Cover — Marc Morin Modified • Precision Bearings & Tuned Suspension • ADC XLM MKII • Collector Grade • Excellent Performance • ExtrasBeautifully restored and Marc Morin–modified AR XA (c.1972), upgraded throughout for superior speed stability, low noise floor, and modern audiophile performance. This example retains the classic AR engineering while incorporating the full suite of Morin enhancements—precision bearing work, resonance‑controlled platter system, modern wiring, and a fully serviced suspension. Clean, quiet, and ready to play, with a low‑hour ADC XLM MKII cartridge, multiple headshells, new belts, and all accessories included.Originally introduced in 1961, the AR XA became iconic for its simple and innovative 3‑point floating suspension, lightweight aluminum tube tonearm, heavy-duty 2‑piece aluminum platter, and ultra‑quiet motor. Marc Morin’s upgrade path elevates these strengths with mechanically precise, resonance‑controlled, and electrically modernized refinements that unlock the table’s full potential.Item includes cartridge, headshells, accessories, and cover. Buyer questions are welcome, pre-purchase and to assist with set up.KEY MODIFICATIONS & PERFORMANCE UPGRADES• Ruby tonearm bearings, upgraded tonearm wiring, Drulon tonearm bearing, fresh lubrication• Refinished walnut veneer plinth• New gold‑plated RCA output terminals and IEC power cord receptacle• Improved ground wiring• Custom anti‑skate counterbalance system• Locking tonearm rest and Sorbothane arrester (protects cartridge from tonearm drop)• New Cork mat• Fully dampened sub‑platter and platter • Spindle bearing polished to 50K ultra‑fine finish• New mass‑loading suspension componentsPLINTH & BASE ENHANCEMENTS• Dark grey oven‑cured crinkle finish on plinth top• Dark walnut stain on veneer• Internal damping material applied to walnut base• IEC power receptacle (use any upgraded power cord)• RCA jacks installed for custom phono cables• New belt installed + two spare beltsCARTRIDGE, HEADSHELLS & ACCESSORIES• ADC XLM MKII cartridge with Improved stylus (virtually new, <10 hours) for true plug‑and‑play setup• Four headshells (1 set silver leads included for buyer installation)• Two headshell shims: 2° and 5°• RCA Interconnect cables• Heavy Duty Power Cable• Assorted mounting screwsMANUALS• Installation and Operating Instructions for the AR XA Turntable• ADC XLM MKII Improved Owner ManualCONDITIONTurntable is clean, quiet, and fully upgraded. All electrical, mechanical, and suspension work completed to a high standard.Cover has has been polished, yet has multiple minor cosmetic scratches only visible on close inspection.Wooden Base has been refinished, has minor cosmetic blemishes only visible on close inspection.SHIPPING PACKAGINGTurntable and Cover will ship in separate heavy‑duty double‑wall and double boxed packaging, wrapped in small cell bubble wrap with large‑cell bubble wrap/foam between inner and outer boxes. All turntable components packaged separately and shipped with turntable.
A US$998 ask is ambitious versus a stock AR XA, which commonly changes hands for well under that; even well-kept examples are often around US$175+ before the restoration premium. The obvious alternative at this money is another unrestored classic deck plus service money left over, so this listing only makes sense if the Marc Morin work is documented, correctly executed, and materially improves performance enough to justify the jump.
That said, this is a genuinely respected platform: the AR XA is one of the landmark suspended-belt turntables, and a properly sorted one can sound far better than its simple looks suggest. The upgraded bearings, suspension work, and included ADC XLM MkII add real enthusiast appeal, especially if the cartridge and stylus are healthy and the table is quiet, level, and ready to play. If the restoration provenance is solid, this is a serious collector-grade buy rather than a fixer-upper.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
ADC most likely refers to Audio Dynamics Corporation, a U.S. hi-fi brand founded by Peter Pritchard in the early 1960s in New Milford, Connecticut. It should not be confused with ADC Telecommunications, which was a separate communications company. The audio brand’s heritage is firmly rooted in the classic American cartridge era, and it later passed into other ownership before disappearing as an independent maker.
ADC was best known for magnetic phono cartridges, especially high-performance models aimed at vinyl playback. Its identity was tied to turntable-era analog audio rather than a broad component catalog, and there is no strong evidence that it became a major player in amplifiers, speakers, DACs, or headphones.
In market terms, ADC sits today as a vintage-collector and analog-audio specialist brand rather than a current mainstream hi-fi label. Among knowledgeable buyers, it is remembered for inventive cartridge design and respectable sonic performance, with interest driven more by restored legacy products and archival reputation than by an active modern product line.
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