This auction is for an original Acoustic Research XA turntable (1960s) which has been updated and customised and is in excellent working order.

It has a two-piece aluminium platter which is belt driven by a synchronous motor. It has a spring-suspended sub-chassis supporting the platter and tone-arm. The tone-arm has manual adjustments for weight via a brass counter weight behind the pivot. The tone-arm is S-shaped with a single pivot point. The table is extremely quiet and immune to rumble. The head-shell is original and has some wear to the tone-arm connecting teeth, however it still locks into place without issue.

Specifications:

Belt Drive

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

12″ S-Shaped tone-arm in oil bearing

AC synchronous motor 110-120 v 60 cycle

Wow and Flutter, Speed Accuracy, Rumble

Plastic Head-shell with brass inserts for cartridge screws

Tone-arm rest-Black plastic

Base Finishes: Oiled Walnut Veneer

Metal Plinth Finish - matt black

Overall size: 12.75 x 16.75 x 5.25 (with dustcover in place.)

Total Weight 13.5lbs


Customisation

1. Audio Connection Output Sockets, red and white

2. New power cable

3. Stripped and re-sprayed metal plinth

4. Re-varnished wood

5. New tone-arm wire and earth

6. New drive belt

7. Superb new custom made retro dustcover lid

8. All round check and clean

IT DOES NOT COME WITH A CARTRIDGE OR STYLUS - I do have a Shure M97xE and stylus (boxed) which I can include  for an additional £80, however I assume most vinyl enthusiasts have their own ideas on which stylus they want to use.