AR ES-1 table w/AQ tonearm


Hi all,
I just inherited an AR ES-1 turntable with an Audioquest tonearm installed from a buddy. First of all, is this a decent tonearm? Is there a better alternative for not a load of money? I currently run a Pro-Ject original Xpression. Is the AR better? And lastly, I need a new belt for the AR. Is there anyone that still carries parts for the AR?
Thanks
skipper320
I am not sure on the model. Where would I find the model number. It looks like it might be a PT-9
I HAVE THE pt-9 AND THE ARM IS VERY GOOD BUT COULD BENEFIT FROM BETTER INTERNAL TONE ARM WIRE.
I HAVE MINE MOUNTED ON A LENCO L-75 MODDED TABLE AND IT IS A VERY GOOD ARM FOR THE MONEY.
AQ ALSO MADE A LOWER PRICED PT-6 ARM.
NOT SURE WHERE THE MARKINGS WOULD BE MINE CAME WITH THE BOX AND TEMPLATE.

fOR YOUR STOCK AR TABLE THE AQ IS A GOOD ARM I DONT THINK BUYING AN EXPENSIVE ARM FOR THEAT TABLE WILL YEILD ALL THAT MUCH SONIC IMPROVEMENT WITHOUT MODDING THE TABLE ITSELF
What sort of mods are available for the table? Are they cost effective and worth the money on a table as old as this?
As already suggested go to the Vinyl Nirvana site. There is some great information on AR tables and mods for them. You might also want to research the mods done by Anthony Scilia. From my own research of AR mods when I had some interest in these tables it appeared to me the mods were well thought out and would definitely offer good bang for the buck versus buying a new table of comparable quality. Most of the mods can be done as DIY projects too.