Acoustic Research ES-1 / Audioquest PT-5 tone arm Very nice ( rega, vpi, pro-ject)
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Ships from | grand haven, 49417 |
Ships to | United States |
Package dimensions | 24.0" × 24.0" × 18.0" (40.0 lbs.) |
Shipping carriers | UPS or FedEx |
Shipping cost | Specified after purchase |
Original accessories | Box |
Average | Research Pricing |
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I purchased this TT new in 1988. I have the original packaging for the TT but I do not have packaging for the tone arm. I also cannot find the manual for either item. Imagine that, after twenty seven years I can’t find a box or manual. I actually can’t remember ever having these items. I do however have the shipping invoice from AR. The TT has the rosewood finish. It is in very good condition other than one spot by the tone arm which I tried to show in the pictures. Slight fading. The dust cover is in very good condition also, with just minimal fine swirls. The tone arm is an Audioquest PT-5. It also is in very good condition. Over the years I’ve made some miner but positive improvements. 1. Replaced the particle board bottom cover with a ½” mdf cover. (added solidity) 2. Added poly heli coil thread inserts to bottom. (footer options are now available) 3. Added very soft foam to the inside of the conical springs of the platter suspension. (added slight dampening to the suspension) 4. Upgrade the tone arm cable with Audioquest Wildcat. (overall sound improvement) 5. Added a bubble level to the table frame. 6. Added symmetrically placed dampening material to the two piece aluminum platter assembly. (removed the ringing from the platter) 7. Replace tone arm head shell leads with Audioquest HL-5 leads. 8. Replaced the drive belt once, years ago. All of these modifications are reversible if someone wanted to return the unit to stock. (Except for the three tiny wholes from the bubble level). Again, I feel these were all positive improvements. The TT comes with a Dynavector DV-50X mkII high output moving magnet phono cartridge installed. This TT has never given me one minute of problem. I always leave it unplugged unless I am using it. Because of an impending relocation, I am selling my complete audio equipment collection. I will double box the TT and individually package the tone arm. Possibly package the dust cover separately as well. This will make exact shipping estimates hard to figure. TT's are delicate, I'd rather be safe.
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It's worth about $550 to me,but I think the Heed will fetch $1200. I have it listed at $545.00 right now, so I guess I wasn't to far off. |
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