Acoustic Research was known for the AR-3 series of speaker systems, which used the 12 in (300 mm) acoustic suspension woofer of the AR-1 with newly designed dome mid-range speaker and high-frequency drivers.

The turntable’s dimensions are 18-3/16 inches wide, 15-1/4 inches deep, and 7 inches high with the cover closed (a 17-inch vertical clearance is needed to open the cover). It weighs 18 pounds. Price: with the AR tone arm, $429.99; without the arm (but including a …

Sep 18, 2024 · Trying to ID a 1960's or earlier AR turn table model. This is a long shot. I found an AR (Acoustic Research, Cambridge MA) turntable in a storage area in my mom's house. This turntable was probably purchased in the early 60's by my father.

Mar 1, 2020 · Crossovers of AR-3 and AR-3a are different: Mid / Tweeter: 1000 / 7500 Hz vs. 575 / 5000 Hz. The lower midrange of the AR-3a was better for dispersion. Overall it can be said that maintaining the original Acoustic Research AR-3 is more difficult than the newer AR-3a. Parts are not as easy to find and less AR-3s are on the market in general.

Mar 22, 2020 · Once done, and driven with enough power (usually at least 100 quality watts) they offer a warm sound with huge amounts of bottom end and clear highs. Most who have heard them and don't like them haven't heard them restored. Some …

Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations.

Dec 27, 2005 · Recently, thanks to my friend Michael, I replaced my Lafayette amp with a Kenwood receiver and replaced my AR bookshelf speakers with a pair of AR-3s that he found and repaired. We hooked everything up with my AR turntable and listened to "A Genuine Tong Funeral" by the Gary Burton Quartet.

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My esteemed colleague David Blumenstein at Dagogo found it interesting that I have been using my Acoustic Research “The AR turntable” combined with a Sumiko Premier MMT tonearm for longer than the 36 years I have been married. He asked me to …