@pryso : I purchased a beautifully restored and modded AR TT from the folks at Vinyl Nirvana. Plynth refinished in gloss red automotive lacquer, top plate polished, Dynamat damping applied Inside the plynth and platter, the stock arm tube/head removed and replaced with a Technics arm tube/head, new internal wiring! Really beautiful TT! Sonically competitive with many four-figure TTs! The price: $650 + shipping!
Reminiscing about Dual and AR turntables
Hi Everyone,
Full disclosure, I don't own any vinyl, but I love all sorts of gear. Listen, one thing I have been thinking about are the Dual and AR turntables. When I was a kid, those were super in demand.
Today I hardly ever hear anyone mention them, instead I see a lot of demand for Thorens.
I'm just curious from those of you who follow why that might be.
Best,
E
Full disclosure, I don't own any vinyl, but I love all sorts of gear. Listen, one thing I have been thinking about are the Dual and AR turntables. When I was a kid, those were super in demand.
Today I hardly ever hear anyone mention them, instead I see a lot of demand for Thorens.
I'm just curious from those of you who follow why that might be.
Best,
E
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Lewm, the AR XA is a way more sophisticated turntable than any Dual, It just does not look that way. With a new tonearm it will out perform many modern turntables. Any one without a suspension. Anyone who has not seen this video and loves turntables needs to watch it. There are a ton of jewels in it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rgK0YMsJXM |
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