AR Turntable Models

This is the original AR turntable. (See AR History for more specific background on its development.) It had a two-piece aluminum platter which was driven by a small synchronous motor. Early versions had two motors to add the extra torque needed to start the heavy platter. A spring-suspended subchassis supported the platter and tonearm. The tonearm had manual adjustments for weight, no real anti-skating, and damped cueing which prevented accidentally dropping needle to the record surface. The tonearm was S-shaped with a single pivot point. The table was extremely quiet and immune to rumble.

Belt Drive

Suspended aluminum platter-2 parts-in oil bearing - 3.9 lbs (1.8kg)

12" S-Shaped tonearm in oil bearing

AC synchronous motor 110-120 v 60 cycle*

Wow and Flutter, Speed Accuracy, Rumble see XA Technical Specifications

Plastic Headshell with brass inserts for cartridge screws-Tan, Black

Tonearm rest-Black plastic

Base Finishes: Solid Oiled Walnut, Oiled Walnut Veneer, Vinyl Walnut-look Veneer

Metal Plinth Finishes: Smooth Grey, Textured Brown, Smooth Brown, Textured black

*Early design had two motors, the other one was a "start motor" which forced the "run" motor to start up in the right direction. The start motor was belted to the run motor, and the run motor was then belted to the platter.