This is an overview of how I acquired and restored my Acoustic Research model XA turntable as well as how it performs for me.

(Correction: In the video I say that later models had 2 motors, but I was mistaken. It was the earlier models that had two motors)

Acoustic Research Model XA video description links (The Almost Audiophile is not affiliated with any of the creators or sellers linked below and will not receive any commissions or benefits from these links)

Complete restoration options (I did not do this myself)

http://johnsweather.com/Turntable.html

The most comprehensive video I’ve found on the ARXA turntable

   • Audiophile Turntable TESTED: Acoustic...  

Pearl Acoustics giving props to the ARXA with other top 10 iconic turntables

   • Part 1: Iconic turntables (which one ...  

A basic cleaning of the ARXA (pretty much what I did)
   • 1961 Acoustic Research AR XA Turntabl...  

Platter Belt

https://www.ebay.com/itm/111643636038...

Custom RCA cable

https://www.ebay.com/itm/174126914839...

Acoustic Research brass logo

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224090256960...

Headshell with ATVM95E cartridge and stylus

https://www.ebay.com/itm/302437779610...

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Recommended cartridge and styli I've used with the ARXA

The ATVM95E
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JXD79Q1?...

The ATVM95C
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JL2RTBX?...

Recommended upgraded stylus
The ATVM95ML
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JLYHFR9?...

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