For Sale: AR Modifications by Vinyl Nirvana

Beginning January 1st, 2007, Vinyl Nirvana will have sole ownership and distribution of the AR Acoustic Research turntable modifications developed by George Merrill and refined by Anthony Scillia. Mr. Merrill and Mr. Scillia, who have painstakingly designed and refined these mods for over thirty years combined, have designated Vinyl Nirvana as the future source for these highly sought after improvements. In their endorsement of Vinyl Nirvana, Mr. Merrill and Mr. Scillia cite our "dedication to excellence" and "our undying devotion to the venerable AR Turntable line." Please contact Vinyl Nirvana to discuss modifications, pricing and shipping for all items.

Fred Manheck's AR EB101 featuring many of the modifications available below.

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Terpolymer Late Model Sub-chassis $350.00 See additional details on linked page.

Co-polymer Armboard $100.00 Copolymer arm board - Complete with mounting hardware, machined to customers tone arm specs.

Stainless Steel Stud Kit $50.00 . Includes custom stainless steel washers and thrust bearings.

Stainless Steel Shaft $75.00 . Stub lenghth is .875" with ball bearing support. Customer must send drive platter for installation.

Spring and Lower Grommet Kit $25.00 . Heavy duty springs for better support of heavier tonearms and more controlled bounce.

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Record Weight $200.00

Pulley: Co polymer, 33/45 rpm 60HZ for all AR models: 125.00

Pulley: Co polymer, 33rpm 60HZ for all AR models: 100.00

Lead platter mat: 125.00

Acrylic top platter: 225.00

Merrill black spindle oil: 15.00

Replacement belt: 15.00

Outer Clamping ring: 450.00

Custom drive platter: to be quoted upon request