tigerwoodKhorns Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Does anyone have an Acoustic Research XA turntable? A friend has one and I do not know much about it, but i want to help him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron167 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I don't have the XA, but I do have an ES-1. Vinyl Engine is an excellent resource and you'll also find a site dedicated to AR here http://vinylnirvana.com/ar-replacement-upgrade-parts/. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebuy Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I owned one years ago. Just make sure it's level everywhere and set the weight according to the cart you have--pretty basic stuff. Keep it clean and have a good belt. What else is there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svberger Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 I have one too. Love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 If it is a suspended (spring loaded) table, then that is what else there is to know. I think it is a suspended table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Most who get into that type of spinner redo the suspension on vintage units, if the suspension is not right, the table never will be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj452312 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 I use a XA. I had it modified to accept a Jelco tonearm. Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trippigs Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 I also use an AR-XA with a Syrinx LE1 tonearm. Purchased it from an enthusiast who tweaked it with a new motor, wiring, cabling, platter polishing, base painting, plinth refinishing , dust cover polishing, new springs and washers, etc. i was a little leery it would be temperamental because this is my first modified turntable. But alas, it is very basic and reliable so I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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