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Ar headshell Original AR-XA arms had a damping pin for the pivot. Edit: Empire 880 . Position of the counterweght in relation to the pivots is part of the formula for "effective mass" the further from the pivot the higher the mass the cart sees. Some records have been ommited. 9lb/1. As for the arm being the weak link, many owners use the TT with the original arm with great success. 11. But most arms need slots in the headshell to adjust overhand, and such slots might weaken the AR headshell, and make it more resonant. It is the arm pivot that Marc can work magic with. 8kg) 12″ S-Shaped tonearm Features of our superior XA Headshell include proper AR XA color coded wires (red, black, white, green). Pig already have the full course of upgrades from Marc. Combing through this thread and various other sites it seems that the Best Audio is the top choice. Headshell Wiring 4-29-23. Cartridge Range 3-9 g. This is an AR issue, not your issue. I also added female RCA sockets to the rear of the base, so I can use any cables I want. Grado Headshell - Lab Series - Shop Headshells at Dacapo Audio, Denmark's International Turntable Specialist. When it arrives it will be on the AR. Jan 1, 2024 #5,469 Based on Ebay photos, it appears that some replacement AR headshells substitute Blue for the Black wire used by AR for the Right Ground. Offset Angle. Replace your broken headshell, or upgrade your 3D printed shell. EDIT: Here's an actual quote from Marc himself. I took some pics of how both are wired now. The only reference I can find are two Jelco headshells that show the dimension as 4. I prefer the AR headshells as they are lighter than anything else, and besides, they look so cool! Top. Maybe I should just look for a more massive headshell?? BTW, my counterweight is over 1 1/4" long and 140g. Comes with an original 45 adaptor. Looks to be the same connection as most old tables back in the dayPioneer etc. Turntable headshells and essentials for turntables and records players. The MINIMUM distance (rear of the slots) to the back of the gasket on most headshells is 1. Just got a very nice refurbished AR XB. Hi, I'm in the last stages of restoring my AR-XA turntable. gridleakrick. Quite a bit less than the shortest AR supplied screw. 4 out of 5 stars. Getting most modern carts to align in the AR headshell back far enough is difficult/impossible. I measured Technics, Stanton and JVC headshells. Great transaction, nice product. Bought for my "New" AR Turntable with original straight tonearm. USPS continues suspension of AR XB with Marc's bearing upgrade. 25 g. Re: AR XA tonearm reveals its secrets. 112" (2. The Z-2 sounds suspiciously like my full 8MR cart I sent to DaveyW. This Week’s AR ES-1 with SME Tonearm. Our AR headshell cartridge mounting platform provides a stable base enabling the cartridge to sit flush and not have to perch on the screw posts. 2 / 120. Looking for advice for best replacement AR XB headshell (SME type) for Shure M91ED. I don't want to do much cartridge swapping on this AR headshell. When the cartridge pins are facing the headshell pins, the pinout becomes mirror reversed. I have Pioneer and Technics Headshells like that, but (a) the hole at the end of the AR's tone arm is just a hair too small, and (b) the AR does not have a slot for that little pin that sticks up on the headshell. Be warned, the AR has side screw. What i find on most tonearms is a tremendous boost in bass output. Thanks for the responses. The collars often come loose from the arm wand, small dot of super glue works well, make sure the headshell is The XB77 (or 77 XB, as the label makes it look) is a bit of an odd duck, basically a bridge between the original XA/XB series and the later ES-1/"The Turntable". Boasting a Top Rated Plus™ seller rating along more than 10 years of sales and feedback history, you can trust Pat's Audio Parts to send you only the finest quality aftermarket parts for your beloved vintage turntables. An orignal black headshell would be for AR model XB. That is a findable fastener on mcmastercarr and similar sites or even a good local industrial hardware store. Seven years ago we introduced our XA Headshell AR XA XB Bliss Brand Modernized Headshell. ebay. Welcome to Vinyl Nirvana, your resource for vintage AR and Thorens turntables:. I tried 1, 1. 5, 2. "I still have a couple of them. Sep 18, 2012. If you need assistance with any aspect of your AR turntable feel free to inquire. Null Points 57. That can be difficult to adjust properly and a better solution is to remove the pin. 0 Items / $0. As much as I admire the AR's technical excellence, the AR headshell is just ugly. 2024 That would solve the headshell problem since Technics utilizes standard headshells. DijonMaster Active Member. Modern gold plated brass spring loaded connectors for superior contact. Pre-Owned · Acoustic Research. AR Turntable Resources. Good luck! Reactions: ripblade and DijonMaster. The most popular, reliable, and optimal fitting headshell. it sits flush with the sockets that do allow. Suspended aluminum platter-2 parts-in oil bearing – 3. Hello Guest! Login. 1963 AR-TX was fully tricked out by Marc, but I elected to have it retain the original AR headshell and wand in order to preserve its original appearance. Adding these together, you get 0. Various objective tests of the legendary Acoustic Research AR-XA turntable demonstrating its stellar performance, even by current standards, including its sh Here we go again AR headshell on the bay. I aligned it as well, many times. Since the when I get my spare DB-1B back from Jose, I'll send the 10MR along with the preamp your way for your take on it. But I repeat, the only reason to be concerned with universal headshells is if you are missing the AR headshell. ronaldw441 AK Subscriber. for me anyway. Joe Nino-Hernes Active Member. Fits TD-160, TD-145, TD-165, and TD-125 MKII. 35" (thanks Ron). This is a great combination of headshell and cartridge which will get you up and running immediately. Looking for inspiration, check out the gallery of AR turntables. Thorens TP-60 Headshell for TP-16 TD-160 TD-145 TD-125 MKII TD-165. 99. Rock on. HiFiThor Active Member. The AR XA Turntable Headshell is made from acrylic, chosen for its low mass and inflexibility. Features include threaded brass screw inserts that won't strip or mis-thread like others, correct AR XA color coded wires (red, Consider our top quality Straight Tonearm Headshell for Many Japanese Turntables to restore your player to like new or better performance. As mentioned below, the ES-1 could be purchased without an arm, so was much more likely to have a different arm than the AR the TT. Headshell Removable. 2. Aug 20, 2012 #18 I like the AR arm just fine but I don't have a lot of AR headshells and there's not much adjustment room with them. Null Points. mccuskerkt AK Subscriber. Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account First, the Merrill mods to AR turntables are the most famous mods out there, and second, literally thousands of upgrade kits were sold/installed. Posted: Wed Jul 08, 2020 12:03 pm . Audio Technica AT-LT13a Aluminium Headshell £34. It has looks that demand attention, especially in the rarified cherry finish. I AR (old original or XA model) Turntable shell/head (whatever is correct word)--this has "nuts" imbeded in the plastic top of the shell, so screws must be correct size & thread. Although I have seen a Bliss headshell that’s about $10 less that is also made with injected plastic and I haven’t seen any discussion The original AR headshell wire pattern is Red, right hot. I got Rare sled mount XA Headshell for Acoustic Research AR XA and XB Turntables (#333173446836) p***v (40) - Feedback left by buyer. I actually had to turn the bass down on this cart. Same You can’t go wrong with this if you’re in need of a headshell for your AR XA or XB. I was running a Decca Gold in mine. Make sure the sides of your cartridge body/headshell are as close to 90 degrees to the platter/vinyl as Pats Audio AR Headshell Plus New AT-VM95E Cartridge for AR XA and XB Turntables (#302437779610) l***s (798) - Feedback left by buyer. Subscriber. 79 Add to cart; AR Turntable Upgrade 33/45 Replacement Pulley $ 58. I'm waiting for a Jico SAS for my V15III. A brief introduction to the Best Audio AR XA HeadshellAvailable on eBayhttps://www. The AR headshell handle cradles the finger with ample space UNDER, why other manufacturers have not adapted this I consider one of the enigmas of turntable design. Using your measurements, the Pioneer lug and collar are 4 grams heavier than the AR. with how the cart is installed into the AR headshell, there is no adjustment for changing offset, other than the light change +/- due to overhang change. But with the standard AR headshell, one must use genuine AR screws. Last edited: Jan 1, 2024. Reactions: jkojic. Some of the SME type headshells are pretty light, others are pretty heavy. Incidentally, I always used a Shure M75ED, at about 1. Cart 0; The brushed steel or aluminum AR logo surrounded the power switch and cueing lever. Thanks . Any additional ground, grounding to another ground source can cause a hum. If the arm tends to return to a more central position, the wires need to be adjusted. No brush, wont mount on an AR headshell. Just pay for the shipping both ways. 5mm distance. Once the wiring is complete, install the cartridge back onto the headshell, and align the screws to the optimum position mark. This offering is for a fully functional Acoustic Research AR-Xa Turntable , with original acrylic dustcover and Audio Technica AT-70 cartridge fitted to an original AR headshell. Post by lenjack » 19 Aug 2019 02:57 Agreed. Standard Pioneer headshell w/ M91 E is 22. Try some lubricant on the motor shaft. I want to acquire an aftermarket AR headshell that would fit both an XA and an XB. Nov 21, 2012 Typically, on an AR headshell, you'll only get about 3 threads before the screw bottoms out. or Best Offer. In order to get correct tracking weights set requires the counter weight to be set back pretty far on the stub. Fits great. 4-40 is too big. One kept the stock AR headshell and the other switch to SME type. They could have changed the bend angle of the arm tube, but if not, to be perfectly scrupulous they'd have to change the position of one screw post in the headshell to conform to the new offset angle dictated by the overhang change. Analogue Studio Replacement Headshell Kit £22. Even as a high-schooler in 1979, the look of my AR headshell bothered me a lot -- it looked like it was from the 50's, or pulled off a "Close n' Play" to me. Stylus Construction Bonded round shank. (I’m a hard rater. An AR headshell with an SME bayonet would need to be modified to be widely useful. It sounds decent on the AR, but this is the first cart I've run on this table, so I don't have anything to compare it to, yet. $15. Verified purchase. This straight arm headshell weighs in at 3. May 12, 2014. The 2M line hs threaded hole only accessible from the top. I have one of each. $7. Last edited: Aug 23, 2012. S. Avoid the 3D-printed ones and get the injection-molded ones only. Pat's Audio XA Headshell in classic black for the Acoustic Research AR XA and AR XB turntable models. #3 screws are hard to find & even if you find some they need to be the right length or shimmed. FREE delivery Sun, Nov 24 on $35 of items shipped by Amazon. 3. The sockets that don't sit flush on the aftermarkets, don't fit flush on Our injection molded headshell has a smooth, gray spectrum finish just like the rare original- see the side by side photos for comparison. Aug 20, 2012 #17 I have no idea. marcmorin RIP 1953-2020. I get it, and the AR tonearm is actually great looking also in it's own minimalistic way. Stock arm tube replaced by a Technics with removable headshell and new wiring. 8kg Platter Yes, the headshell does strip its thread easily - I have two, the original light brown one I repaired and the new one from AR was a grey colour. But, for whatever reason, cartridges seem to stick around forever, usually tucked away in a drawer somewhere (has to be a size thing). 00. jeffgt 02-23-2021 10:39pm. and no, only an AR headshell works. I'm grateful to see such products, and other AR-specific parts, too. Have used a variety of cartridges, Pickering XV15, Shure M44e, & V15 III, Sonus Sliver, Empire 108, and Stanton 681eee I have just bought an AR-XA turntable on ebay, which needs a little bit of cosmetic work. They will also be aware that the thread can go, which makes the head loose in the tonearm, rendering it useless. Pair Of ACOUSTIC RESEARCH CLAMP AND BRACKET FOR AR ACTIVE PARTNERS Speakers. 99 £12. on "SME" pattern Green is right ground. That would mean that not all AR headshells that look identical were identical W/R/T angle. The regular user manual also has some good pointers including how to safely remove and re-install the headshell. If you can get hold of a good AR XA/XB headshell, with emphasis on the good, then it might be worth going down the original route. LP Gear is now accepting orders bound for Canada. The U. On the AR headshell the distance from the fixed cartridge mounting point (threaded inserts) to the rear of the headshell is 1. Edit: i have a bunch of sockets laying around, just tried them on both NOS AR and the best buy headshells. Marc actually fabricated his own Grado decoupler, for use with AR headshells, made from balsa wood. The result of overtightening. I may send along the Z-2 that I did the testing on your table, mounted in an AR headshell for you to compare it to the G2/8mz on the XA. Unlike other headshells with exposed solder joints our Used Thorens TP-60 headshell in excellent condition. It allows for use of common, easy to find headshells - but your original AR headshell will not be compatible with the Technics tube. Oct 22, 2019 #1 I reeeally would like to change the Head-shell connection on my AR XA to accept other standard shells, But in the meantime, i put a new to me Shure 91ed on it. With Marc's motor shielding installed, the dreaded Grado hum is a non-issue. That to me is the biggest downfall of the headshell. 16. 85 mm). ACCOUNT CONTACT MY CART. 2 responses Add your response. Mar 21, 2016 #4 @rgbeach Thanks so much for the suggestion. However, I actually have a spair with good threads. The threads get stripped because people do not push the head into the arm (the contacts are spring loaded) and they rely on the nut to draw it snug. 8kg) 12″ S-Shaped tonearm in oil bearing. So I ordered an Audio-Technica AT-VM95EN and while it will fit into the headshell I just don't understand how to attach it: from the instructions it appeared that I needed to put the plastic washers between the cartridge and the headshell's screw hole but that seems Although I'm not a fan of the stock headshell, it actually works quite well when some time is taken to mate it to the cart being used. Platter and interior damped with Dynamat. 5mm. The AR ES-1 is one of those tables that makes my heart beat faster. 00 shipping. New (Other) · Acoustic Research. 3rd "however" the technics tube/headshell is a bit more massive than stock. Browse our selection of Headshells from GRADO and feel free to ask our kind staff for advice. The lugs should be a tiny bit smaller if measured across the shoulder width. Early Style has solid top and the tonearm comes from a hole that protrudes the base. jkojic. Our platform sits right at the height of the screw posts in our headshell for nice level surface. Excellent reproduction part. 5 screw. 99*, some products excluded. The AR overhand adjustment is at the wand base and the whole SME arm moves for the same adjustment. Measure your AR and see if its close. bobins08 Celebrating Life. Feb 26, 2015 #14 Bauhausler said: The ES-1 was always equipped with a Hurst motor. Now there are brand new headshells that are -- in some respects -- even nicer than the originals. The you can use a regular headshell and actually put your AR into some kind of real alignment. Shop AudioPhile, Dual, Garrard, Pioneer, Sony & more. 02 g So headshell is ballpark 16g Black mesh headshell w/Denon 301 is 13. The head is AR's design, so other styles wont fit it. Here's the problem and maybe where some of the confusion is coming from. Location: Chicago, IL. Thanks for your input anyway. Turntable base has been professionally repainted to match the original stock grey (no more sticky paint). Check out the sticky on AR headshells above for replacements. I have a variety of headshells and they vary. He also refinished the wood base and added an extension on the bottom of the base to solidify and add mass to the The motherload. I just re-checked some of my XA and XB headshells (I have 14 of them) & they definitely require #3 - 48 screws. The tip looks to be in good shape. Your AR inspired me so much I bought a new AR headshell on Ebay to finally get mine going! Fifty bucks, but gold connectors and pins. 00 Add to cart; Replacement Top Plate for AR ES-1 EB-101 XE AR the Turntable The Custom Thorens TD-125 Package named as one of the Best Audiophile Turntables Under $3,500: Editors’ Choice 2024 by Ecoustics. The new headshell I received from an eBay vendor has two screws, but I'll need a selection, plus (maybe) standoffs to use the new The Technics tonearm requires a 215mm spindle to tonearm pivot distance to get things right. Another issue, as far as I know, is the AR TT Headshell and Tonearm Wiring. 9 lbs (1. I was sorting some boxes that have been undisturbed since the 70s. AC synchronous motor 110-120 v 60 cycle* Wow and Flutter, Speed Accuracy, Rumble see XA Technical Specifications. Modern replacements can be found - 3D printing has created a supply where there was none - but some people replace the arm wand with one from a turntable with an S shaped tonearm and SME/Japanese headshell bayonet, thus getting around the An original grey headshell would be for AR models TT-XA. 58 mm). Blackdog61 AK Subscriber. Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations. I have mounted a new AR headshell, felt mat and have mounted and aligned a NEW Ortofon OM10 Super cartridge. The AR the Turntable, in early versions, did not have the Hurst. My AR is being disassembled and will be returned to Marc for the full set of upgrades to include a suspension with Linn springs, etc. crazy-in-az; May 11, 2014; Turntables; Replies 5 Views 507. White, left hot. I have a beautifully restored and modded AR by VinylNirvana. The real problem with these guys is the headshell threads, and if yours are solid and not worn away, it would be worth doing what you can to keep it, since replacements are surprisingly expensive. Arm Mount. [Don't use the threads to "suck in" the headshell. Thread starter Drkilldrmz; Start date Oct 22, 2019; Drkilldrmz Member. VTA Adjust Yes. Audio Technica AT-MG10 Headshell The AR XA headshell is proprietary, so you have to use it, or replace it with an old one or one of the new 3D printed ones. the original AR headshell has the cart. Unfortunately, the AR XA that the headshell mentioned belonged to is long gone. Insert the headshell into the tonearm. $22. Learn how to restore, upgrade, or modify your AR Turntable on the DIY page. Tonearm wires for Dual 1219. Tricky bit may be to get the connector pins right. OK, please note there is a difference between hi_passions and hifipassions! Thanks, though Frank! However, that probably won't fit. Can anyone help me with wiring a Shure M97xE to an old AR plastic headshell so its not out of phase? annabelle, Jul 3, 2005 #1. 3D printing spares and parts for DIY builds is both very useful and fun. I would guess that the Best Audio Headshell uses the more common M2. Both are being made now as reproductions. Pat's Audio XA Headshell plus a new Audio Technica AT-VM95E cartridge for the Acoustic Research AR XA and AR XB turntable models. Custom Thorens and AR Turntable sales; Upgrade and replacement parts for Thorens and AR turntables Best - Headshell for Acoustic Research AR XA and XB Turntables Injection Molded (#332290103217) a***n (203) - Feedback left by buyer. $92. The Audio Technica AT-VM95E cartridge has great reviews and is a perfect match for the AR XA tonearm. Past year. Pivoted Arm, Detachable Headshell. lenjack vinyl addict Posts: 9601 Joined: 23 Jun 2017 02:11 Location: Liverpool, PA. Page 1 of 3: 46 Items: 1 2 3: Show All Products: Analogue Studio HS-E1B Black Headshell £6. If your cart has color coded pins, ignore that and attach the right ground (black wire) to the green pin on the cart. KrisM Lunatic AR XA Headshell Wiring quesion. 24 Pole Synchronous Motor, 3 watt Hurst Motor. The the arm pivot points are one of the design Acoustic Research AR XA Turntable Record Player Headshell Original. The good news is it works! The not-so-good news: 1. . Also that could offer slotted mounts for better cartridge alignment than with the standard AR headshell. RCA connectors and ground wire have been replaced. He swapped out the AR arm with a generic Technics S-shaped arm that accepts the universal SME headshell on my original Xa. 34 $ 22. Menu. He also can replace the armtube with an SME style headshell mount, but I prefer the original arm. This amounts to somewhere around 0. 6, 2025. Most headshells are a metric M2. With the AR XA headshells. Overhang 15 mm. But if the table came with an actual straight arm (which would require an angled headshell) it is almost certainly a modification. Instead push it into the fully seated position with one hand and then once fully inserted rotate the collar to hold/lock it The logo changed to the more modern AR font but was just a printed metal square. Have sent pm to skandl and will most likely buy two headshells as the lugs on the XB headshell are stripped (the ebay link looks like a winner). skandl; Sep 17, 2012; Turntables; Replies 2 Views 494. Any poor connection at any solder joint will cause a hum. I found 4 brand new AR headshells, 3 balance kits and 1 used headshell with an ancient Shure rectangular M5D mono cartridge. I have done everything, lubrication, new belt, cleaning all wiring connections and it was working well except for the 35 year old cartridge which was a pretty poor performer. 5". The solder points on both the headshell clips and the pins seem delicate. Everyone, excluding the wood body carts, will fit just fine. Another option is to have an SME type connector installed on the original AR headshell (for use with the Technics wand). when I went to put the head shell back on, the collar screw would not tighten the headshellso it stayed loose. Specifications: Belt Drive. 35". The AR XA has a dedicated following, even though it has been out of production for half a century. $200 Yes I hear you, the AR headshell is limiting. I also was helped by the service manual I found on line. You can. that pivot from Replace faulty turntable headshells and wiring to ensure clear, crisp sound from your vinyl records. On the AR arm, every gram of mass at the headshell area will require 7 grams to the counterweight. These old AR TTs are worth collecting and restoring! Trying to fire up the old AR but original headshell is nowhere to be found. 19g M91E is 6. This now makes 5 turntables I own that use their own funky headshells. Replace your broken headshell, or upgrade Our injection molded headshell has a silky smooth, red, glossy finish. Effective Mass 13 g. 5 and I don't think you can tell that from #3-48 by eye, but the real deal vintage AR headshells are #3-48. Injection molded for superior form and fit. The AR XA headshell has spring loaded pins in the headshell that mate with fixed counterparts Marc I'd be curious to know how the slotted headshell fits. Past 6 months. screws inserted from the bottom side. The big thing to remember when mounting cartridges in AR headshells is to avoid using screws that extend more than about 1/10" past the Some Acoustic Research AR XA and XB owners aren't familiar with the importance and process for setting the stylus overhang. It has clarity but the sibilance and high notes were just fatiguing. (My c. Item as described, well packaged, quick shipping, I have had the AR for awhile, playing beautifulRecently I removed the head shell to change cartridges. R. The TT came with several parts, including a straight tonearm rather than S shaped, like the XA. As for the ES-1, I think any of the usual suspects for affordable audiophile cartridges will work well, except for Grados. For a removable headshell, the "typical" wiring is as follows - viewed from the wire side of the headshell connector: Upper left = white; Upper right = red; Lower left = blue; Lower right = green; Again, this may vary depending on the model and make of There are other challenges when mounting any cartridge in an original AR headshell. Plinth refinished with automotive gloss red paint. 5 on a scale of 1-10. ) As our porcine friend elegantly grunted, "If you are looking for quality analog playback I can save you a lot of money. The AR headshell is utterly different from all others, and it is also prone to wearing out the threads. It provides listening pleasure that has yet to be fully realized by digital technology. -D RE: Cartridge for AR-XA?, posted on August 29, 2009 at 11:37:26: Our injection molded headshell has a silky smooth, red, glossy finish. 67g That's 8. Joined 2017. The Technics wand is actually about a 1/3rd of an inch shorter than the AR wand. D. There's a guy who makes excellent replica AR headshells, so for me, a replacement arm doesn't really offer any advantages, and takes away from the beauty of the table. left channel is white and green . 34. Mar 18, 2017 #2 No, not if it has original arm tube. com/itm/Best-Audio-XA-Headshell-for-Acoustic-Research-AR-XA-and-XB-Tu There's a set screw in the pivot block that when loosened will allow you to shorten/lengthen the arm length to get the 16. Black headshells are from AR-XB and later tables. Process to properly and safely install an AR XA headshell. Sep 24, 2021 #9 Grenadeslio said: I picked up my first AR XB Turntable and have been enjoying listening to it. 4CM Aluminum Alloy Turntable Cartridge Phonograph Player Record Player Headshell,Include 4 Pcs Cables and 2 Pcs Screws (Blue) 4. The tonearm wires run the. This differs from the more common SME type headshell that is just the opposite - fixed pins on the headshell and Hi marc, I'd like to hear your thoughts about overhang issues encountered by just changing the headshell collar on a stock XA/XB arm. H. I know this headshell isn't great, but how bad could it be?? jkilla; Sep 8, 2012; Turntables Do that, and clean and lubricate both the center bearing and the tonearm horizontal bearing, and the AR XA will support some pretty good cartridges, even with the wonky plastic headshell. The AR XA headshell has spring loaded pins in the headshell that mate with fixed counterparts inside the arm wand. This may be able to be adjusted out via the point bearings on the tonearm? I need help on this one, as I haven't touched my AR XB since stored away. Im not necessarily concerned about that, but anyone that knows this TT knows that it needs the original headshell only, due to the connection between it and the arm. This could be to poor connections of the headshell pins, headshell wires, they have a tendency to get a black oxide build up where they attach to the cart. If once the headshell is installed and the collar still rotates then the collar has to be re-glued, it's not the headshell. Thanks! UPDATE: I've ordered a Yamamoto HS-2 Cherry Wood headshell. 4. I'd like to try the Shure cartridge on my AR turntable but it seems the wiring colors on it's headshell are different than on the Philips GA-312 sled it's on now. The headshell with the slotted plate is the same with the sockets that won't allow the original AR headshell to sit flush. Our headshell is compatible with many turntable tonearms using the H4 style Dual Turntable Cartridge Adapter 269-611 (Gray) Our cartridge adapter allows for the use of a standard 1/2" mount cartridge. 30+yr old bearings are probably pretty dry. And with the platform in place the cartridge can easily be positioned and stable when secured. Best - Headshell for Acoustic Research AR XA and XB Turntables Injection Molded (#332290103217) The AR XA headshell attaches to the tonearm in a different manner than what is common with the SME type headshell. Use a DVM and check from headshell leads to your jacks to make sure your grounds aren't crossed. Acoustic Research AR XA Headshell swap? Thread starter HiFiThor; Start date Mar 18, 2017; H. The AR XA headshell attaches to the tonearm in a different manner than what is common with the SME type headshell. Constantly swapping out carts in the same AR headshell is not something I'm prone to do, and finding a couple of good spare ones is getting harder by the day. Plastic Headshell with brass inserts for cartridge screws I have 3 AR-XAs. Which is why i suggest checking the arm grounds as many places as you can, and then across both pins of the RCAs to make sure you have close readings from both sides of the cart at the RCA ends. First: Grado on the AR headshell. It sounds great with the Audio Technica At95e it came with, but I'd like to hear your If you have a M91ED cartridge and find that swapping needles is difficult when mounted in the enclosed headshell of the XA, then any N75 stylus will solve this problem. Interchangable with and identical to the older grey headshells except that they're a bit lighter (I think due to different plastic being used, because they don't seem to be different in any other way). Sounds like the set screw may present a problem but having the counterweight gets me a Quick links Please login or register an accountlogin or register an account AR must have changed the headshell between the XB and XB77 models. Free Shipping to USA on orders over $79. The arm is similar to the older AR turntables, though the headshell is different, and it uses a lighter counterweight to allow for use of higher compliance cartridges IIRC. Headshells. only caveat is the wood body Grado cartridges only mount from the top so holes through the AR headshell would have to be made. DTurco New Member. Dec 4, 2023 #7 This is a quick restoration of a classic unmodified AR-XA turntable. Headshell Fixed. I don't know where to get them. With the headshell inserted, turn the locking ring counterclockwise (to the left). All I gave up was the ability to use universal headshells. Mount that on your SME. Also, bass is boomy. Can anyone help me figure this out? I want to put the Shure on the AR and the Grado on the Philips sled. I acquired the spare headshells where I used to work. $50. Black, right ground. Counterweight-Aluminum. Sticklyman Well Post subject: Re: A source for screws to an old AR headshell. Match the colored wires on the headshell leads with the colors on the cartridge. 8kg) 12″ S-Shaped tonearm in oil bearing with cueing. EB-101 (AR Series) 1984-198? The beginning of the "modern" series. The threaded blind hole is very shallow and only allows about 3 ½ threads on a later shell with threaded inserts and 2 ½ treads on early shells where the threads are cut in plastic. 12ax7 Super Member. The arm tube only pushes in so far. I do however have a isolation piece mounted in my AR headshells for grado carts to sit against, as the two fastening pieces in the AR headshell do not hold the cart firm enough. Rewiring an AR XA Tonearm by Scott Hamrick One common problem for aging AR XA turntables is frayed or broken tonearm wire. The Technics arm tube looks similar to the AR’s and is very close to the same length. Add the weight of the braid, insulation and foam and you may have a problem. Reactions: Balifly and Pio1980. On to the turntablecosmetically, this table is an 8. Excellent product, well made. Plastic Headshell with brass inserts for cartridge screws-Black. Best Audio XA Headshell for AR XA and XB Turntables - Champagne (#335067591589) 6***9 (23) - Feedback left by buyer. Not blatantly awful, just not pleasant. An AR belt drive turntable is a precision instrument of music reproduction and a musical treasure. 95 shipping. Hope you have a happy new year. The ARs invite I ordered an Ortofon 2M Blue and when it arrived I could see no way to install it into the headshell: it was just too large. White left hot, Green left ground. Sold working, but as-is. You know, it's interesting that a few years ago AR headshells were considered unobtainium, because the originals were dying. 1. Most of my vinyl life, which I'm coming back into, I used Shure or Grado cartridges that cost no more than 100 dollars. There's a small set screw on the bottom of the arm boss that holds the arm wand tight, loosen and twist the wand so it's level, hopefully the headshell/cartridge will also be level with the record and not slanted or you will have to correct the azimuth of the headshell/headshell collar. with the ones I have here (sockets) or tubes with sockets, it's running about 50% go/no-go . pdf - A chart that shows both AR XA/XB and Universal (SME type) headshell wiring. Not to dismiss other AR restoration wizards, of course. Thanks. Joe Nino-Hernes, Jul 3, 2005 #2. 3 Point Dual Spring Suspension. Member. I saw it as no big deal as most headshells have holes through them anyway lol. Acoustic Research AR XA Turntable $200 The iconic AR XA turntable is still good sounding to this day, although it requires a tender hand in operation. The left-side pins on This is correct when using an original AR headshell. The Technics is also made from 3/8 aluminum tube, so it can be used as a substitute for the AR arm tube. Another consideration is stylus overhang. Audio Technica AT-HS6BK Headshell £24. Anyone have a recommendation for an affordable replacement? Thanks and cheers . Effective Length 229 mm. 5g less than the Pioneer headshell, so I'd have to remove over 40g from the counterweight. Postal Service will resume shipping to Canada starting Monday, Jan. Hello all: I am refurbishing an AR XA turntable for a neighbor. 2 grams (with wires as pictured) and will fit most "Japanese" turntables with a 'Straight' shaped tonearm usually found in Japanese Imports like Denon, JVC, Sansui, Kenwood, etc. Max weight for the headshell/cart combo is 13 grams before you have to switch to the heavier counterweight. My XA still has an AR headshell arrangement, with most of the MM mods, but have a couple of the adjustable clones. If you run into a black headshell with a split down the middle, that would be for AR model 77XB. Thoughts? The AR Turntable . Is 4. Imagine this on your tonearm. 5mm the standard? Also, what is the dimension used on AR XAs and XBs? Thanks! I bought one from a fellow in Texas. 4 mm . To ensure that you always have a working belt for your turntable, we recommend that you order two and keep the other as backup. ) Mugast Phono Headshell Kit,6. AR headshell pattern is Red right hot, Black right ground. Mar 18, 2017 #1 Can you without damage use a SME type headshell with this turntable? dosmalo T-Totaled. Once I got the idea of trying it with a genuine AR headshell, it sounded gorgeous! I have no idea what the issue with the aftermarket headshell was, but that also speaks to how revealing Grados are of issues further upstream. Rare sled mount It is a straight arm, and the headshell is removable,the holding screw in on the left side if the tonearm,so you can't see it on the pic, what happens is simply this, i once in awhile will loose the right channel, and for the first few time this would happen, all i had to do was to pull the headshell out ot the tone arm, and presto, all fixed, however, that doesn't seem to work ADC headshell,ADC type headshell,ADC straight tonearm headshell,ADC straight headshell. Our injection molded headshell has a smooth, gray spectrum finish just like the rare original- see the side by side photos for comparison. Everything has gone well and it is time to buy a cartridge. With most tonearms, the screws go through the headshell, and all you need are matching nuts for the other end. Original AR headshells are #3-48 screws. This is a good thing because the average cartridge mounting point center of an SME/JIS type headshell is about that much further out than the fixed point of an AR headshell. 3d 11h. 062" (1. • Hold the right and left edges of the headshell so that you do not damage the stylus or cut the cartridge’s wires. AC synchronous motor 110 I don't think I would go for the Stanton or Pickering models, as the protruding brush assembly doesn't really fit well in the enclosed AR headshell. Unfortunately you can only use the AR headshell with the arm. Fitting the cart to an AR headshell isn't an issue. This entire project should take about five hours. Replace your broken headshell, or upgrade your sandy/gritty 3D printed shell. I have seen AR headshells with the front sections cut out to accomodate the Stanton carts with the brush, but personally I would never do that - those headshells are quite rare and you can't just It's not right, arm should look parallel or level with the record. skandl. 0 bids. I am looking old school vibe here, I guess there were the fond memories of walking in the neighborhood record shop and seeing that XA playing the latest and greatest hits. gadget73 junk junkie. The distance from the lug to the cartridge mounting holes on the AR headshell is 1. jleon92f said: Nice work, I would have gone with the newer tonearm headshell tube. Joined: Tue Aug 30, 2005 12:33 am Posts: 166 Location: Ottawa, ON, CA JeffMackwood wrote: dmk wrote: There is a fastener supply store in Bell's corners on the main drag just as you are heading west towards Kanata. The tonearm wire in the AR headshell is not "sme" rt channel is red and black. He's done some work for me. High quality, fits tonearm. Sep 22, 2009 #12 Also, be aware that the AR tonearm wiring doesn't conform to the "universal" configuration. The AR XA Turntable Headshell is a component of the AR XA and XB turntables, which were produced by Acoustic Research. I missed the springs! You can use either Sound of the Wood/Vinyl Nirvana type springs or keep an eye for Linn springs. Green, left ground. Tap the headshell back and forth from side to side. Note: The AR TA is nearly identical. I do like their light weight and I'm finding it hard to locate aftermarket headshells that are as light as they are. BeatComer and Mr. Through his experimental nature and his passion for the very best turntable sound, George Merrill eventually took the basic AR design (the suspended subchassis, belt drive design) and, in my strong opinion, improved Jup, an AR headshell definitely looks 3d-printable. to a GRADO F3 + green. This may be due to the fact the AR headshell doesn't have 'slots' for the mounting screws that Replacement AR Turntable Belt ES-1 EB-101 XE XA XB The Turntable $ 18. Because of cartridge mounting point differences between an AR headshell and most JIS standard headshells, I found that I had to mount most carts all the way back in the headshell slots. I owned an AR table in the mid 60s then sold it. pdf - How the AR XA and XB headshells and tonearm ends are wired. The tonearm rest was metal. I can vouch for how good an AR-Xa turntable restored by Steve Frosten can sound. add a review. Looking forward to it. music247 Pat's Audio XA Headshell for the Acoustic Research AR XA and AR XB turntable models. Or fastest delivery Fri, Nov 22 . Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Send me the headshell and I will be pleased to repair it for you and will check the other 3 leads as well, I have lots of spares so can replace one or all of the wires for you if needed. I guess new aftermarket AR headshells could be M2. 5 by default - the Thorens were an exception at M2. Pivot to Spindle 214 mm. There is another Japanese wooden headshell for 39 dollars that you should check out Review: AR XA/XB Replica Headshell Postby ddarch » 02 Aug 2012 12:44 This is a review of the replica AR XA XB headshell being sold on eBay by patsaudioparts. Re: Headshells for AR XA & AR XB Post by derspankster » 25 Mar 2014 21:28 You could change out the wand to a Technics type s-bend that takes a standard headshell. xnovp rkfhhac xyrpqwo yhyd nzsnc uyd mnn vmiwrha mmqywdk xltqb