Wendell, I stand corrected. The issue with the AR tables as relates to record damage is the variability in the arm bearings, yours being good, no doubt. My luck was not as good, with both horizontal and vertical friction being excessive on the Art Dudley test. Agreed though, if this was your main turntable, I am sure that you would want to change out the arm for something finer.
AR-XA or Thorens 165 vs current tables
I'm wondering how the vintage AR-XA and Thorens 165 measure up to current turntables. You can get one these in good working order for half the price of Rega P2, and about $100 less than a P1.
Let's say you even went so far as the re-lube them, are they still comparable?
Thanks.
Let's say you even went so far as the re-lube them, are they still comparable?
Thanks.
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