Show off your AR XA tables

[snfrosten]

Not so simple,

https://i.imgur.com/RUP1rLg.jpg?1

https://i.imgur.com/AzynW8y.jpg?1

[noisefreq]

Interesting.
So is that a Rega acrylic platter sitting on an AR inner platter?

I'm guessing the heavier Merrell springs as well?

Original XA t-bar?

[snfrosten]

Solid Bocote wood plinth
Modified Merrill poly-subchassis
Rare Merrill Acrylic platter
Modified inner platter with SS spindle and ball
Merrill springs and Marc M perches
Rega RB303 and Ortofon blue cart
Hurst 3001 motor with composite pulley

[tinkerwalsh]

not a xa but though some folks might find of interest - ar77xb. i found this in a friends basement. got it working and im really enjoying it. was thinking of building a new base but the ar77s look has grown on me! before and after 8)

[derspankster]

Nice looking machine. I don't think I've ever seen one of these in person. Congratulations!

[usacanuck]

Riply the cat inspecting Marc Morin’s work

Pretty much had Marc do the works.

Sounds fantastic should have done this years
ago

[tinkerwalsh]

Nice looking machine. I don't think I've ever seen one of these in person. Congratulations!

Thanks! stoked to have it :mrgreen:

[derspankster]

Looks like you're running a Grado. Grados and AR's seem to do very well together. Is your headshell a SME type or does it have the dreaded plastics nibs?

[snfrosten]

I see the pic of the front of the table at the top of the page has disappeared, here it is again

https://i.imgur.com/ojKFD8p.jpg?1

[cat9]

NUTS!! .... in the nicest way possible!
Great work Steve.

[snfrosten]

Solid oak plinth with a Jelco arm and Ortofon blue,

https://i.imgur.com/VRqvJF6.jpg?2

https://i.imgur.com/qPWEiiF.jpg?2

[palo2]

not a xa but though some folks might find of interest - ar77xb. i found this in a friends basement. got it working and im really enjoying it. was thinking of building a new base but the ar77s look has grown on me! before and after 8)

Yes AR 77XB are a neat looking turntable
I have a highly modified version which was missing the arm when I bought it so went down the modified route.
They are terrific to work on with simple foolproof electronics but produce a superb sound.
Well done on your refurb.

[bpjanitor]

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My AR XA with a Claro Walnut base. Manufacture date Feb. 21 1967. Updated suspension, belt and co-polymer pulley from Vinyl Nirvana.