Helpful Links
If you have an AR turntable question, the answer is here.
The Analog Dept. was my inspiration for this AR dedicated site.
The new website for Merrill-Scillia Audio. Check out the MS21.
George Merrill's Analog Emporium
George's new (late 2007) website dedicated to Analog.
Their Turntable and Tapes forum is becoming the preeminent resource for turntable info on the 'net. Come join the family.
Don't ask what the title means. This is my good friend Amy's blog. Pay a visit. It's not always music, but it's always interesting.
Six Moons for Audio/Music Lovers
This specific link takes you to the review of the Merrill-Scillia MS2, but also take the time to explore other parts of the web equivalent of Stereophile magazine.
Want to put a different arm on your AR turntable? This is the place to start if you are thinking of modifications. Two very informative articles.
Like me, Eric Whitacre is a lover of AR turntables and interested in the true advancement of their modifications. PS Check out his gorgeous armboards!
Want to put a different arm on your AR turntable? This link has lots of tonearm data.
You can get lost in this helpful site for hours. I love the valuation portion.
An article in PDF format about re-hab-ing your XA. Scroll down to page 4, March, 1984.
Good people, great prices. Need a stylus or a belt...give them your business.
How Vinyl Record are Made, Part 1
Part 1 of 2. Youtube video on how vinyl records are made. Fascinating.
How Vinyl Record are Made, Part 2
Part 2 of 2. Youtube video on how vinyl records are made.
Extensive parts and cleaning products for the do it yourselfer.
Great folks selling fine equipment, new and used. I order all my genuine Thorens belts from them.
This link will bring you to a source for 99% pure Isopropyl Alcohol at a great price.
Audiogon is a great source for new and vintage turntables, tonearms, preamps, and cartridges.
Another helpful audio discussion forum.
Not a day goes by without me checking their Clearance section. Every purchase big or small, they treat you first class.
Shure Stylus Pressure Gauge Instructions
AR XA and XB owners HAVE to own one of these. Take this link to more detailed instructions on how to use the Gauge. (In .pdf form)
Edgar Villchur and the Acoustic Suspension Loudspeaker
More info on AR products, particularly speakers and Ed Villchur
A wealth of info on turntables, tonearms, and all things in vinyl playback.
A wealth of info and products on turntables, tonearms, and all things in vinyl playback. Their protractor is invaluable.
A wealth of info on AR products, particularly speakers.
AR History Thread at Steve Hoffman Site
More info on AR products, with a great timeline.
AR EB-101 Reviews at AudioReview.com
Some knowledgable reviews of the venerable EB-101. Be sure to go to the second page of reviews.
Some more praise of the venerable EB-101.
Hi Fi News review of EB-101, September 1986
A short but interesting review of the EB-101.
An interesting article which details some of the linkage between AR turntables and later descendents: Linn, Ariston, etc. .
An interesting thread regarding mods to a Mapleknoll tt with many references to AR mods and George Merrill.
Stereophile Hot 100 Products of the Past 40 Years
Paste this in your browser if the link doesn't work: http://stereophile.com/features/709/index6.html
How is it someone else on the other side of the globe can share your same audio passions?? Howard loves AR turntables and C(H)rysler Speakers, same as me.
See 1985 cd-rom for article on AR turntables. Great company selling reprints of classic audio articles. Super nice folks.
Great article describing the impact of the AR XA turntable on the hi-fi world.
The archive in the Vinyl Asylum is a wonderful resource.